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E-commerce Platform Via Mobile & Progressive Web Apps

Category

Mobile Development 

Web Development

Project size

9 MMs

Industry

E-commerce

Scope of work

Full-stack Development

Quality Assurance

Technologies

Frontend: React, Flutter

Backend: Express, Firebase, Node.js, Cloud Function

Database: MongoDB

Cloud Service: Firebase


About the project

 This project, BHSOFT collaborated with a German client to develop an e-marketplace platform that serves as a marketplace for both buyers and sellers. The platform includes a mobile app and a progressive web application (PWA) to allow users to upload product images, manage listings, and view detailed information. The e-commerce platform is designed to enhance user interaction by allowing users to share goods, access detailed descriptions, and connect with other users. This platform bridges the gap between mobile and web interfaces, offering a seamless experience for users across devices.

The client sought a marketplace platform that would:

  • Support Image Sharing: Users should be able to share images of goods via their mobile devices, with detailed descriptions accessible through a web application.
  • Categorization and Tagging: The platform must allow items to be categorized, tagged, and associated with locations, pools, and lists.
  • User Interaction: Facilitate communication between users, enabling them to share product information, interact with other users, and manage permissions to edit or view content.
  • Seamless Experience: The platform should support both mobile and web experiences, providing a unified interface across devices.

This project faced a few key challenges:

  • Technical Complexity: The client’s requirements involved several detailed technical features, such as integrating image management, user permissions, and syncing phone books, which required a clear understanding and careful specification from the outset.
  • Geographical Distance: Due to the geographical distance between BHSOFT and the client, effective communication and coordination were essential to avoid delays and ensure alignment on project requirements.


To address these challenges, BHSOFT took a structured and collaborative approach:

  • Early Consultation and Research: The development team spent time consulting with the client to fully understand their needs and expectations. This helped to establish clear project specifications and prioritize key features.
  • Iterative Development: The project was divided into stages, with each stage focusing on specific features to be implemented and tested. Daily sprint meetings and close communication helped maintain momentum and alignment.
  • Agile Approach: BHSoft used an agile methodology, ensuring that feedback from the client was incorporated early in the development process and adjustments were made based on evolving requirements.

Key Features of the Platform

The platform developed by BHSOFT includes the following features for both the Mobile App and PWA:

Mobile App Features:

  • Search, Filter, and Sorting: Users can search, filter, and sort product listings for easy access to relevant items.
  • Image Management: Users can upload images from their gallery or capture new images using their mobile device and categorize them with tags, lists, pools, and locations.
  • Product Information Management: Admins and users can add, edit, or delete product information, including descriptions, labels, and associated pools.
  • User Interaction: Users can connect with other platform members via email, and sync their phone books for easier access to contacts.
  • Permission Management: Users can give other users permission to view or edit their lists or pools.

PWA Features:

  • Product Viewing: Users can view lists or pools and see detailed descriptions of products, including tags, categories, and locations.
  • Image Customization: Users can adjust the size and position of images, offering flexibility in how they present product visuals.
  • Cross-Platform Consistency: The PWA provides a consistent and responsive experience across all devices, ensuring a seamless transition between mobile and web.


The project was successfully met the client’s business objectives and provided a scalable solution for the e-commerce marketplace. Key outcomes include:

  • Enhanced User Engagement: The platform’s ability to manage images, track product details, and facilitate communication between users significantly increased user interaction and engagement.
  • Seamless User Experience: The integration of both a mobile app and PWA ensured that users could access the platform from anywhere, using any device, without sacrificing functionality or performance.
  • Efficient Product Management: The ability for users to manage product information, categorize items, and assign tags made it easier for sellers to organize and present their goods.
  • Real-Time Communication: The platform’s communication features allowed for direct interaction between users, enhancing collaboration and trust within the marketplace.
  • Scalable and Flexible: The solution built using React, Flutter, and Firebase ensures scalability, allowing the client to expand and enhance platform features in the future.

This project successfully delivered a comprehensive and user-friendly e-marketplace platform that supports both buyers and sellers while maintaining a strong focus on functionality, ease of use, and cross-platform integration.