Project Description

A company specializing in advertising, websites, logos/branding, art, and content for communities and parishes organizations sought to develop a mobile app to enhance community and parish engagement and discoverability. The app aimed to facilitate users in searching for communities and parishes in their area, signing up for newsletters, accessing event information, and more.

Challenge

Problem

The company required a comprehensive mobile app to connect people with their local organizations. Key challenges included creating a platform where users could effortlessly find community and parish information, receive newsletters, access detailed event details, and view publications and bulletins.

Project Goals

  • Develop a mobile app for both iOS and Android platforms.
  • Enable users to search for communities and parishes by city or zip code.
  • Provide functionalities for signing up for newsletters.
  • Display detailed information on upcoming events.
  • Provide access to flipbooks and PDF bulletins (for parishes) and publications (for communities).
  • Integrate daily readings from an external site through an in-app popup.
  • Allow users to contact and message organizations.
  • Enable users to favorite organizations for quick access on return visits.
  • Implement a bilingual toggle to support Spanish-speaking users.

Challenge

Problem

The company required a comprehensive mobile app to connect people with their local organizations. Key challenges included creating a platform where users could effortlessly find community and parish information, receive newsletters, access detailed event details, and view publications and bulletins.

Project Goals

  • Develop a mobile app for both iOS and Android platforms.
  • Enable users to search for communities and parishes by city or zip code.
  • Provide functionalities for signing up for newsletters.
  • Display detailed information on upcoming events.
  • Provide access to flipbooks and PDF bulletins (for parishes) and publications (for communities).
  • Integrate daily readings from an external site through an in-app popup.
  • Allow users to contact and message organizations.
  • Enable users to favorite organizations for quick access on return visits.
  • Implement a bilingual toggle to support Spanish-speaking users.

Solution

The proposed solution was a cross-platform mobile app built using React Native. The app was split into two distinct flows, one for communities and one for parishes.

Key Features

  • Separate App Flows and screens for communities and parishes.
  • Search functionality by city or zip code.
  • Ability to favorite, contact, and message organizations.
  • Access to documents provided by organizations (bulletins, pamphlets, weekly readings, publications).
  • Event viewing and detailed profile on the organization which included location, phone number, and website.

Innovations

  • Cross-device compatibility for PDF bulletins and flipbook integrations.
  • Bilingual toggle for wider accessibility.

High-Level Architecture

Mobile App Development for Communities

Security

The solution incorporates advanced security protocols to ensure data protection, including encryption & secure authentication.

Core Technologies/Technical Stack

  • React Native: For cross-platform mobile app development.
  • JavaScript: Programming language used for app development.
  • iOS: Mobile operating system for iPhone and iPad.
  • Android: Mobile operating system for various smartphones and tablets.

Process

Team

  • Frontend Software Engineer: Focused on building the user interface and ensuring a seamless user experience across both iOS and Android platforms.
  • Project Manager: Oversaw the project timelines, managed resources, and ensured the project stayed on track.
  • Business Analyst: Gathered requirements, conducted stakeholder analysis, and ensured that the solution aligned with the client’s needs and objectives.

General Development

The project followed an Agile development process, with iterative sprints, regular stand-ups, and continuous feedback loops to ensure timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.

Development Challenges

Initially, the project was designed as two separate apps for communities and parishes. However, mid-project, the requirements changed to integrate both flows into a single app. This necessitated a complete redesign of the architecture and navigation, requiring the team to innovate and efficiently merge the two distinct user experiences into one cohesive application.

Testing

The testing process involved rigorous QA to verify the functionality and performance of individual components and integration points, followed by User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure the solution met the end-users’ needs and expectations.

Process

Team

  • Frontend Software Engineer: Focused on building the user interface and ensuring a seamless user experience across both iOS and Android platforms.
  • Project Manager: Oversaw the project timelines, managed resources, and ensured the project stayed on track.
  • Business Analyst: Gathered requirements, conducted stakeholder analysis, and ensured that the solution aligned with the client’s needs and objectives.

General Development

The project followed an Agile development process, with iterative sprints, regular stand-ups, and continuous feedback loops to ensure timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.

Development Challenges

Initially, the project was designed as two separate apps for communities and parishes. However, mid-project, the requirements changed to integrate both flows into a single app. This necessitated a complete redesign of the architecture and navigation, requiring the team to innovate and efficiently merge the two distinct user experiences into one cohesive application.

Testing

The testing process involved rigorous QA to verify the functionality and performance of individual components and integration points, followed by User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure the solution met the end-users’ needs and expectations.

Results

The project was a resounding success, culminating in the seamless deployment of the application on both iOS and Android platforms. Users now enjoy a streamlined experience connecting with their communities and parishes. They can effortlessly search for local organizations, sign up for newsletters, and stay updated on upcoming events. The app also provides easy access to bulletins, publications, and daily readings. The implementation of a bilingual toggle and cross-device compatibility for PDFs and flipbooks further enhanced user engagement and satisfaction. This robust significantly improved user connectivity and community engagement.

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