Introducing Pals Auction: Elevating Online Auction Experiences
Pals Auction is a sophisticated multivendor platform featuring both mobile and web applications tailored for online auctions of handicrafts, paintings, and antiques. Our custom-built solution boasts a plethora of technical features designed to streamline the auction process and enhance user engagement.
Key Features
1. Multivendor Platform: Developed from scratch, Pals Auction facilitates seamless interaction between business owners and vendors, enabling them to list products with supporting documents and details, and schedule online auctions effortlessly.
2. User Account Management: The platform incorporates various account types, ranging from business owners to vendors, each with distinct privileges and access levels. Robust user authentication and authorization mechanisms ensure secure access to the platform's features.
3. Dynamic Product Listings: Leveraging advanced database architecture, Pals Auction enables vendors to showcase their products with comprehensive details and multimedia assets. The platform supports real-time updates and synchronization across web and mobile interfaces.
4. Online Auction Management: Pals Auction empowers vendors to schedule and manage online auctions seamlessly. Advanced scheduling algorithms optimize auction timelines and ensure smooth execution, while integrated bidding systems enable real-time bidding interactions.
5. User-friendly Interface: Designed with user experience in mind, Pals Auction features an intuitive and visually appealing interface, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction. The platform's easy navigation and seamless interaction flow cater to users with varying levels of technical proficiency.
6. Secure Payment Integration: Pals Auction incorporates robust online payment systems to facilitate secure transactions between buyers and sellers. Integration with leading payment gateways ensures compliance with industry standards and enhances user trust.
7. Transaction Tracking and History: Users can track the status of their purchases and view transaction history conveniently through the platform. Comprehensive logging and reporting functionalities provide insights into past activities and transactions for enhanced transparency and accountability.
Challanges Faced
Our most significant hurdle was developing the live auction screen, where multiple auctions with real-time functions run concurrently. These auctions start simultaneously and proceed for a set duration, allowing registered users to raise bids in real time. After extensive experimentation with various technologies, we successfully devised a solution to ensure seamless bid updates for all users watching the auctions in real time.
Web Technologies Used
Front End: HTML, CSS, Javascript, Ajax
Back End: PHP, Codignator, Nodejs
App Technologies Used
Flutter
