A local C2C platform for safely renting and sharing unused items
Designed and structured the initial database schema to support multimedia item listings and location metadata, managed schema migrations and data type revisions as requirements evolved, and contributed to CRUD implementation and functional testing to ensure stable item upload workflows.
Details
Product Walkthrough
A step-by-step look at how the product works through real interactions.
Browse & Discover Items
Implemented filtering flow based on transaction type (Rent / Buy)
Developed category-driven and list-based item browsing UI
View item details and add selected items to the cart
Designed an intuitive, mobile-first browsing experience
Create & Manage Listings
Implemented item listing form with image upload
Designed structured inputs for price, rental period, and condition
Configure transaction method and pickup / exchange location
Implemented real-time data flow so newly created listings appear immediately
Checkout & Payment Flow
Built cart review interface for selected items
Confirm transaction details during the checkout process
Complete the transaction through a streamlined payment flow
Delivers an end-to-end user transaction experience
System Architecture
Frontend
- React Native & Expo
- Mobile-first Marketplace UI
- Browse, Listing & Checkout Flows
API Layer
- Express.js API Routes
- Listing, Cart & Transaction Logic
- Validation & Data Processing
Database
- MongoDB
- Listing & User Data Storage
- Media and Transaction Metadata
Platform
- User Authentication
- Listing Management
- Cart & Order Handling
Future Improvements
Integrated Payments & Deposits
Support secure payments, deposits, and refunds to make rental and purchase transactions more reliable.
In-App Messaging
Provide chat-based coordination for pickup, exchange, and return details between users.
Trust & Safety Features
Strengthen the marketplace with ratings, reviews, and verified user profiles.
Availability Scheduling
Add booking dates and item availability controls so users can manage rental periods more clearly.