The Glist is an on-demand beauty services marketplace that connects clients with professional beauty artists. Clients can book beauty services (hair, makeup, nails, etc.) at their preferred location; artists manage services, availability, and earnings through a comprehensive booking and payment system. My role: Software Engineer Developer & Lead — bug fixes, payment integration, price calculation based on distance and traffic, PR review, deployments.
Glist
On-Demand Beauty Services Marketplace | Laravel & Livewire
Project Overview
My Role
- Software Engineer Developer & Lead
- Developer: Bug fixes, payment integration, price calculation based on distance and traffic, new features
- Lead: PR review; deployments
Key Features
Registration & Verification
Artist onboarding and verification; account switching for multi-role users.
Profile & Service Management
Profile management for artists; service and package management with pricing and availability.
Booking System
User-friendly booking with real-time availability; price calculation based on distance and traffic.
Payment & Financials
Payment integration (Stripe), refund system, payout system, gift cards, coupons, tips.
Reporting & Admin
Reporting and moderation; surveys; absence management; admin dashboard.
Technical Challenges
Legacy Code Integration
Thoroughly examined the existing mobile app and backend to identify areas for improvement while preserving valuable functionality.
User Experience Enhancement
Addressed critical gaps in the user experience to ensure reliability and ease of use for both clients and beauty professionals.
Payment Processing
Implemented secure payment solutions with Stripe for streamlined transactions between clients and service providers.
Results & Impact
- More user-friendly interface with streamlined navigation
- Efficient communication through real-time chat and notifications
- Simplified payment processing for clients and beauty professionals
- Enhanced app ratings and user retention on both iOS and Android platforms
Technologies Used
Laravel
Laravel Livewire
Laravel Blade
Firebase
MySQL
Redis
Stripe
Digital Ocean
Swagger/OpenAPI
Geolocation
QR Code Verification
Project Attribution
This project was developed while working at Brainx Technologies. Full project credits and intellectual property belong to Brainx Technologies. My role in this project was as a Full Stack Developer, responsible for both backend and frontend development, API architecture, and deployment infrastructure.
Brainx Technologies is a leading software development company providing disruptive digital products and tech solutions to SMBs, Startups & Enterprises.
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