Invibox represented an innovative approach to email management, offering users unprecedented control over their inbox through custom filtering capabilities. As a startup focused on reimagining email handling, Invibox combined modern web technologies with traditional email protocols to create a unique user experience.

The Technical Stack

The platform was built on a modern technology stack that included:

• Meteor.js as the primary framework
• MongoDB for data storage
• AWS SES for outgoing email handling
• Haraka SMTP server with custom Node.js plugins for incoming messages

My Role and Contributions

During my time at Invibox (July - September 2014), I served as a Full Stack Web Developer in a small but dynamic team. As the primary developer, I faced the challenge of working with an existing Meteor.js codebase that lacked documentation, requiring both technical skill and investigative ability to understand and improve the system.

Key Achievements

Core Functionality Improvements

• Fixed critical bugs in message management systems:
  • Message deletion functionality
  • Unwanted email address blocking
  • Contact group management

Calendar Integration

• Implemented a comprehensive calendar feature using FullCalendar jQuery plugin
• Developed functionality for event creation, editing, and different calendar views
• Successfully adapted the plugin to work within the Meteor.js ecosystem

Email Processing Infrastructure

• Completed development of a crucial Haraka SMTP server plugin for handling incoming messages
• Implemented conversation creation and MongoDB storage functionality
• Ensured real-time updates using Meteor.js's reactive programming model

Conclusion

My time at Invibox, though brief, provided valuable hands-on experience with real-time web applications and email processing systems. The challenges of working with an undocumented codebase and implementing complex features helped develop both technical skills and problem-solving abilities that would prove valuable in future roles.