The latest articles on DEV Community by Koushik Raghavan (@koushik_raghavan_15bce601). https://dev.to/koushik_raghavan_15bce601 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3781280%2F86182731-3f76-4d23-8d5a-9346cb59e6a6.jpg https://dev.to/koushik_raghavan_15bce601 en Koushik Raghavan Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:33:00 +0000 https://dev.to/koushik_raghavan_15bce601/building-electguide-in-public-simplifying-the-election-process-for-everyone-1d73 https://dev.to/koushik_raghavan_15bce601/building-electguide-in-public-simplifying-the-election-process-for-everyone-1d73 <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Flntbw542hivcgeytm5y6.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Flntbw542hivcgeytm5y6.png" alt=" " width="800" height="361"></a></p> <h2> Building ElectGuide in Public (with Antigravity) 🗳️🚀 </h2> <p>We’ve all faced this…<br> When elections come around, many people aren’t sure about the process — where to start, what steps to follow, or what timelines matter. It can feel confusing and overwhelming.</p> <p>That’s where the idea of ElectGuide came from.</p> <h2> The Problem </h2> <p>Election information is often scattered, complex, or hard to understand.<br> People want to participate, but the lack of clarity becomes a barrier.</p> <h2> The Idea </h2> <p>I built ElectGuide, an interactive assistant that simplifies the election journey.<br> It helps users understand the process step-by-step — from eligibility to voting day — in a clear and easy way.</p> <p>No confusion. Just clarity.</p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fy9n3mmw6rkpjovsjlbsq.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fy9n3mmw6rkpjovsjlbsq.png" alt=" " width="800" height="364"></a></p> <h2> Tech Stack </h2> <p>React + Vite for a fast frontend<br> Clean UI with simple, accessible design<br> Docker for containerization<br> Google Cloud Run for serverless deployment<br> Antigravity to accelerate development</p> <h2> How I Built It </h2> <p>I focused on simplicity and usability.<br> The goal was to break down complex election information into small, easy-to-follow steps.</p> <p>The assistant guides users interactively, making it feel less like reading instructions and more like a conversation.</p> <h2> Deployment </h2> <p>Dockerized the app and deployed it on Google Cloud Run for scalability and reliability.</p> <h2> Where Antigravity Helped </h2> <p><strong>Antigravity made a big impact by</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Speeding up development</li> <li>Helping structure the assistant logic</li> <li>Reducing friction in building and deploying</li> </ul> <p>It helped turn an idea into a working product much faster.</p> <h2> Key Features </h2> <ul> <li>Interactive election guidance</li> <li>Step-by-step process explanation</li> <li>Clean and responsive UI</li> <li>Accessible and beginner-friendly</li> <li>Deployed and live</li> </ul> <h2> What’s Next </h2> <ul> <li>Add region-specific election data</li> <li>Real-time updates and reminders</li> <li>Multilingual support</li> <li>Mobile-friendly PWA version</li> </ul> <h2> Final Thought </h2> <p>Building ElectGuide made me realize how impactful simple clarity can be.<br> Sometimes, making information easier to understand is just as powerful as building something complex.</p> ai webdev programming antigravity Koushik Raghavan Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:52:40 +0000 https://dev.to/koushik_raghavan_15bce601/moviesync-redefining-intermissions-with-live-crowd-data-5c3g https://dev.to/koushik_raghavan_15bce601/moviesync-redefining-intermissions-with-live-crowd-data-5c3g <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F9x2pizrzwmh5e5ewisfc.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F9x2pizrzwmh5e5ewisfc.png" alt=" " width="800" height="361"></a></p> <h2> Building MovieSync in Public (with Antigravity) 🎬🚀 </h2> <p>We’ve all faced this…<br> You step out during a movie break, thinking you’ll grab snacks or use the washroom quickly — but end up stuck in long queues. Short break, long wait.</p> <p>That’s where the idea of MovieSync came from.</p> <h2> The Problem </h2> <p>Intermissions are limited, but there’s zero visibility on crowd levels. You just guess… and sometimes regret it.</p> <h2> The Idea </h2> <p>I built MovieSync, a real-time dashboard that shows how crowded different areas are inside a venue.<br> Simple color signals help you decide instantly:</p> <p>🟢 Low crowd<br> 🟠 Medium<br> 🔴 High congestion</p> <p>No guesswork. Just smarter decisions.</p> <h2> Tech Stack </h2> <ul> <li>React + Vite for a fast, lightweight frontend</li> <li>Vanilla CSS (no heavy UI libraries)</li> <li>Docker (multi-stage build)</li> <li>Nginx for serving the app</li> <li>Google Cloud Run for serverless deployment</li> <li>Antigravity to speed up development &amp; workflow</li> </ul> <h2> How I Built It </h2> <p>I focused on keeping things simple and clean.<br> Instead of using UI frameworks, I designed everything from scratch using glassmorphism styles, smooth transitions, and subtle animations.</p> <p>Since I didn’t have real sensors, I created a simulation that mimics real-time data (like WebSockets). The dashboard updates dynamically to reflect crowd density.</p> <h2> Deployment </h2> <p>Used Docker with a multi-stage build:</p> <ul> <li>Node → build optimized assets</li> <li>Nginx → serve the app on port 8080</li> </ul> <p>Deployed on Google Cloud Run for automatic scaling.</p> <h2> Where Antigravity Helped </h2> <p>Antigravity made a big difference by:</p> <ul> <li>Speeding up initial setup</li> <li>Making UI iterations faster</li> <li>Simplifying deployment flow</li> <li>Reducing overall complexity</li> </ul> <p>It helped me move faster from idea → working product.</p> <h2> Key Features </h2> <ul> <li>Real-time crowd dashboard</li> <li>Lightweight and responsive UI</li> <li>Dockerized production build</li> <li>Serverless deployment</li> <li>Built in public</li> </ul> <h2> What’s Next </h2> <ul> <li>Real IoT integration</li> <li>WebSocket backend</li> <li>Predictive crowd insights</li> <li>Mobile PWA version</li> <li>Multi-theatre support</li> </ul> <h2> Final Thought </h2> <p>This project showed me how quickly you can build something useful using the right tools. Building in public also made the journey more real and accountable.</p> <p><strong>What are you building right now? 🚀</strong></p> ai webdev programming antigravity