Developing a Mobile App for Sustainable E-Commerce Platform
Learn how DBB Software helped Bookis, a Norwegian e-commerce company, improve its service delivery through a user-friendly mobile app available for iOS and Android.
Industry
Retail & E-Commerce
Service
Mobile App Development
Team
4 Back-End Developers, 1 Front-End Developer, 1 Mobile Developer, 1 DevOps
Project State
July 2017 - June 2022
Country
Norway
About the Client
Bookis, a Norwegian e-commerce startup, operates a platform that connects book buyers and sellers in a seamless marketplace. Designed to simplify the second-hand book trade, Bookis offers users dynamic pricing, an integrated shipping service, and a social book tracking system. The platform is committed to promoting sustainability by encouraging the reuse of books.
The Client's Initial Request
The customer required our team to create a common business logic for their platform. One of the core elements of this task was to improve Android and iOS apps we previously developed to accommodate new business requirements:
Unify Logic Using a Newer Language
Move Android and iOS versions of the app from Kotlin and Swift to React Native and create a fresh UI.
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Integrate Additional 3rd Party Services
Add more functionalities to improve user convenience and experience.
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Solutions We Delivered
To meet these new business needs, our team focused on rebuilding the mobile experience with a unified architecture, improved integrations, and a scalable cloud infrastructure:
Application Development
Developed and maintained front-end and mobile apps using React, React Native, TypeScript, Kotlin, and Swift.
API Integration
Integrated Stripe and Vipps payment systems and other third-party APIs and libraries to expand platform functionality.
Cloud Infrastructure
Used AWS tools, including DynamoDB, S3, ECS, ECR, Lambda, and API Gateway, to build a scalable and secure cloud-based infrastructure.
Code Quality and Testing
Wrote reusable and efficient code following industry best practices. Performed unit integration testing using Jest and E2E testing via Wix/Detox.
Results Achieved
$4M in Gross Merchandise Value
Achieved significant financial success by generating $4M in GMV, reflecting Bookis’ strong performance.
450,000+ Active Users
Arrived at an important milestone of active users, making the platform a growing success and a solid industry player.
Improved Access and Convenience
Delivered an optimized, feature-rich, and user-friendly platform allowing users to trade books.
Market Expansion
Expanded the platform’s reach from Norway to Sweden, allowing Bookis to access a broader customer base.
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