Media and community Case study
Member and event apps for a community software startup
Native iOS and Android apps with a web admin panel for community management: members, events, documents, chat, vendor offers and an ad module.
- iOS
- Android
- REST APIs
- QuickBlox
- Push notifications
Overview
A platform for running a community such as a residents' association: a web admin panel plus native iOS and Android apps for members. We built the APIs, admin panel and both apps and handled store submissions, over about a year and a half.
The challenge
Admins, members, vendors and advertisers all use the same system with different permissions, so modules, roles and ad display had to be configurable rather than hard-coded.
What we built
- Backend APIs, database structure and a web admin panel
- iOS and Android apps with sign-up, sign-in, OTP verification and profiles
- Member management, events with categories, resources and reservations
- Document management: folders, upload and download, search and permissions
- Real-time one-to-one and group chat (QuickBlox)
- Push notifications and alerts to members
- Nearby stores, offers and sales, with vendor profiles and reviews
- An advertising module with a dedicated advertiser dashboard, dynamic ad display and impression tracking
- Dynamic module permissions and role-based access, then Play Store and App Store submission
How a system like this fits together
- Client side
- Services
- Data stores
- Third parties
In words: The iOS and Android apps and the web admin panel use REST APIs for members, events, documents and advertising, backed by a purpose-built database. QuickBlox provides one-to-one and group chat in the apps, and push notifications send alerts to members.
Technology used
| Layer | Choice | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | iOS, Android | member and event apps |
| API | REST APIs | members, events, documents and advertising |
| Chat | QuickBlox | one-to-one and group chat |
| Alerts | Push notifications | alerts to members |
What happened next
- Delivered
The work described above was delivered to the client.
- Operational facts
- Our work on this project spanned 2021–2023.
Could this be your project?
- You are planning an iOS or Android app, or have one that needs a stronger back end behind it. Mobile app development
- You need a web application with user accounts, admin tools and reporting. Website and web app development
- You work in media and community and want a team that has built for it before. Media and community work
Questions about this project
How long did this project take?
Our work on it ran from 2021 to 2023, with 2,000+ engineering hours logged in total.
What technology was used?
iOS, Android, REST APIs, QuickBlox, Push notifications.
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