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Auction Site App

A real-time auction and e-commerce platform for high-value pre-owned items, with secure transactions and flexible purchasing.

Software Type
E-commerce App

Industry
Retail

Year
©2022

About

Project Overview

A company specializing in auction platforms for high-value pre-owned items.

Needs & Challenges

The client aimed to build an online platform that allows users to list and purchase high-value pre-owned items such as antiques, collectibles, and luxury goods. The platform needed to support both auction-based and direct purchase options, while offering a secure payment system that ensures transparency and fairness throughout the bidding process.

Our solutions

Rabiloo developed a comprehensive e-commerce platform featuring both auction and direct purchase capabilities, enabling users to easily trade high-value pre-owned items. The system supports product listings, bidding, and transaction processing with a strong focus on speed, security, and reliability. Depending on their preference, users can either participate in auctions or purchase items directly—ensuring a flexible and user-friendly experience for both buyers and sellers.

Technology stack

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Development Model: Agile (allowing for rapid feedback and continuous iteration during the development process)

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Programming Languages: Java, Node.js (used to handle fast, reliable transaction processing and auction features)

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Frameworks: Spring Boot (backend), React.js (frontend)

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Database: PostgreSQL (for managing transactions, user data, and product listings)

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DevOps / CI-CD Tools: Docker, Jenkins, GitHub (ensuring seamless development, integration, and deployment workflows)

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API Integrations: Stripe Payment API (for secure online payments), PayPal (for international transactions)

Main functions

1. For Users

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Auction or direct purchase: Users can choose to bid or buy their favorite products directly.

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List items for sale: Sellers can easily upload their products to the platform for auction or direct sale.

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Social sharing: Users can share their auction listings on social media platforms to attract more attention.

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Withdraw earnings: After successfully selling an item, sellers can withdraw their earnings to their personal bank accounts.

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Real-time auction updates: The system provides real-time updates on auction status, including price changes, participant activity, and more.

2. For Administrators

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Product management: Admins can monitor and manage listed products, ensuring product quality and accurate listing information.

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User management: Track user activities, including buyers, sellers, and their transactions, and handle any issues that may arise.

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Auction management: Manage auction sessions and ensure that all bidding processes run fairly and transparently.

Outcomes

Boosting product value and user trust with transparent auctions

Optimized Features

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Enhanced Product Value: The auction model fosters competition among buyers, increasing the perceived value of products and driving higher revenue per item.

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Transparent Auction Platform: All auction transactions are fully transparent, with real-time updates on bidding time, bid amounts, and participant information—helping users trust the platform.

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Faster Transactions: From product discovery to secure checkout, the system delivers a smooth and time-saving user experience.

In addition, the platform is built on a microservice architecture, making it easy to scale and extend. New features and integrations—such as additional payment gateways—can be seamlessly added as the platform evolves.