November 15, 2024 • 1 min read

Cross-platform Mobile App Development with React Native and Accessibility Focus

Overview

Developed a cross-platform mobile application for a startup using React Native, focusing on accessibility optimization and user engagement. The app enables users to create virtual fundraising events and earn points through marketing activities, achieving over 1,000,000 downloads.

Challenges

Cross-platform consistency across iOS and Android
Complex React Native version updates
Comprehensive accessibility implementation for US legislation compliance
Chat functionality integration
Secure payment system implementation

Solution

Implemented a comprehensive mobile application featuring:

Robust cross-platform architecture
Streamlined React Native update process
Advanced accessibility features including:
- Text-to-speech
- Gesture-based navigation
- Assistive technology compatibility
Secure third-party payment integration
Enhanced chat functionality

Technical Stack

Frontend: React Native
Native Development: iOS (Swift, Objective-C), Android (Java)
State Management: Mobyx
Quality Assurance: End-to-end, unit, service, and contract testing

Development Process

Requirements gathering and analysis
Task breakdown and planning
Development with accessibility focus
Comprehensive testing suite implementation
Accessibility optimization
Staging environment validation
User testing and feedback integration
Production deployment

Team Composition

4 QA Engineers (Manual and Automation)
4+ Cross-platform Developers

Impact

Achieved 1,000,000+ app downloads
Established high accessibility standards
Created flexible, scalable architecture
Delivered consistent performance across platforms
Enabled secure payment processing
Enhanced user engagement through competitive features

The solution successfully combined cross-platform efficiency with comprehensive accessibility features, positioning the startup as an industry leader in inclusive mobile application development.