I was the full stack and mobile developer for The Caddy, a golf-focused mobile app designed to enhance players’ experience by providing real-time course information, game tracking, and performance insights.
Problem & Solution 🤝
Golfers needed a user-friendly mobile solution to manage their games, track scores, and get quick access to golf course details in one place. Existing solutions were either too complex or lacked essential real-time features.
Solution: I developed a cross-platform React Native app that integrates real-time data, GPS tracking, and a smooth user interface for golfers of all levels.
Goals/Requirements:
Build a cross-platform mobile app (iOS & Android) with a unified codebase.
Integrate GPS and location services for accurate course mapping.
Implement a clean, intuitive UI with smooth animations for a premium feel.
Process 🛣
Planning & Architecture: Designed the app’s architecture for scalability, ensuring the backend and frontend communicate seamlessly.
Technology Stack: React Native, Redux for state management, Node.js for backend APIs, and cloud hosting on AWS.
Feature Development:
GPS-based golf course mapping.
Score tracking and history logs.
Player profile and stats dashboard.
Integration: Added third-party APIs for location, analytics, and push notifications.
Testing: Performed unit and integration tests to ensure smooth performance across devices.
Results 🎁
The Caddy was successfully launched on the App Store, delivering:
30% faster navigation compared to previous app iterations.
High user retention in early feedback, with praise for its intuitive interface.
Stable performance across devices, even in areas with low connectivity.
"The Caddy app elevated our golfing experience—everything feels more connected, faster, and professional." 🗣 Golf Enthusiast & Early User
Takeaways 📣
A well-structured state management system (Redux) can greatly simplify large feature sets in mobile apps.
Early GPS and API testing is crucial for location-based applications.
If I were to revisit this project, I’d integrate more AI-driven analytics for player performance tracking.
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