Technologies: Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP), Jetpack Compose, SwiftUI, Firebase, Laravel, Mobile Development, E-commerce Integration, Push Notifications
Project Overview
AppShop provides a white-label mobile app solution for e-commerce businesses looking to offer a native shopping experience without the high cost of custom development. Webshop owners can rent a fully customized mobile app, which integrates seamlessly with existing e-commerce platforms like WooCommerce and Shopify.
Challenges & Problems Solved
- โ E-commerce Synchronization:
- ๐น Webshops needed real-time data updates, so we implemented automated daily syncs using background services and push updates.
- โ Multi-Platform Development:
- ๐น Aiming for a cost-effective solution, we used Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) to share business logic across iOS and Android, reducing development time by 30%.
- โ Customizable Branding:
- ๐น Each app needed to be visually distinct while maintaining a consistent codebase. We implemented dynamic theming and modular components.
- โ Performance Optimization:
- ๐น Mobile apps needed to handle large product catalogs and high user traffic efficiently, so we optimized database queries, caching, and API responses.
Technical Implementation
- ๐น KMP shared logic, Compose UI for Android, and SwiftUI for iOS
- ๐น State management with MVI, ensuring predictable UI updates
- ๐น Secure authentication with Firebase and OAuth
- ๐น Push notifications & in-app messaging for promotions and abandoned cart recovery
- ๐น PHP Laravel backend
Communication & Project Management
- ๐น Agile sprints with weekly progress updates
- ๐น Jira for task tracking, Confluence for documentation
- ๐น Close collaboration with clients to customize features
QA & Testing
- ๐น Automated unit tests to ensure app stability
- ๐น Manual testers validating real-world usage
- ๐น Performance testing for scalability
Outcome & Results
- ๐ Reduced time-to-market for webshop owners by offering a pre-built app solution
- ๐ Increased mobile conversion rates due to a seamless shopping experience
- ๐ Effortless integration with webshop backends