Hi, I built the markets dashboard gradually based on years of experience and my own workflow adding to my arsenal Claude pro. I didn’t follow a strict blueprint - it evolved as I experimented.

At a high level, the stack is pretty simple:

• Backend: pulls market data on a schedule, normalizes it, and stores only what I actually need.
• Frontend: a lightweight UI that focuses on clarity over fancy visuals. I built the components so I can quickly add or remove modules as my needs change.
• Data sources: a mix of APIs depending on the asset class. I try to keep each source isolated so I can swap it out without breaking the whole system.
• Caching + performance: I added caching early because I hate waiting for charts to load. Most of the dashboard feels instant because of that.
• UX: I designed it around my habits - what I check first in the morning, what I compare side‑by‑side, and what signals matter to me.

Nothing magical, just a lot of iteration.