Universal Export System

Built comprehensive multi-format export system reducing support tickets by 75%

Description:

Built a comprehensive multi-format export system for Slid that allowed users to export their notes to Word, PDF, Markdown, images, and Notion clipboard integration. The system featured advanced content parsing handling nested structures, media assets, and cross-platform compatibility, achieving a 75% reduction in export-related support tickets.

Project Duration:

2023 (Senior Software Engineer at Slid)

Key Technical Achievements:

  • Multi-Format Support: Implemented export to Word, PDF, Markdown, HTML, and image formats
  • Notion Integration: Custom clipboard API supporting simultaneous HTML and plain text for intelligent paste behavior
  • Advanced Parsing: Built sophisticated content parser handling nested structures and media assets
  • Cross-Platform Compatibility: Ensured seamless export across Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Mobile Optimization: Adapted export functionality for mobile platforms with size constraints
  • Performance: Optimized large document exports handling 100+ page documents efficiently

Technical Implementation:

  • Core Architecture: GlobalExport class with format-specific renderers
  • Document Generation: Custom libraries for DOCX, PDF generation with styling preservation
  • Clipboard Engineering: Browser Clipboard API with multi-format data handling
  • Frontend: React components with export progress tracking and preview
  • Backend: Node.js with Express, file streaming for large exports

Format-Specific Features:

  • Word Export: Full formatting preservation, embedded images, table support
  • PDF Generation: Custom styling, page breaks, header/footer support
  • Markdown Conversion: Clean markdown with front matter and metadata
  • Notion Clipboard: Smart paste with block type detection and formatting
  • Image Export: High-resolution screenshots with customizable dimensions

Business Impact:

  • Support Reduction: 75% decrease in export-related support tickets
  • User Satisfaction: Export feature became top-rated feature in user surveys
  • Platform Stickiness: Seamless content portability increased user retention
  • Market Differentiation: Best-in-class export capabilities vs competitors

Technical Innovations:

  • Smart Format Detection: Automatic optimal format suggestion based on content type
  • Incremental Export: Streaming architecture for memory-efficient large exports
  • Format Preservation: Advanced AST manipulation maintaining formatting fidelity
  • Error Recovery: Graceful handling of corrupt content and media assets

Skills Demonstrated:

System Architecture, Document Processing, Cross-Platform Development, API Design, Performance Optimization, User Experience Design