Billing Crow
AKASH VASHISHTHA
Fullstack Engineer
Web Developer
Responsive Design
Next.js
PostgreSQL
Tailwind CSS
Case Study
Billing Crow is a comprehensive invoice-making web application designed to simplify the process of managing sales, purchases, and employee attendance. Inspired by platforms like Zoho Books and MyBillBook, Billing Crow offers a robust solution for small to medium-sized businesses looking to streamline their invoicing and financial management processes.
Create Sales Invoice Page in Billing Crow.
Objectives
- Create an intuitive and user-friendly interface for managing invoices.
- Enable businesses to add and manage parties (clients, suppliers) to whom invoices will be sent.
- Provide functionality to add and manage items being sold or purchased.
- Allow users to create and manage sales and purchase invoices efficiently.
- Integrate employee attendance management to keep track of workforce productivity.
Features
Party Management
- Add, edit, and delete parties (clients and suppliers).
- Store contact details, billing addresses, and payment terms.
Item Management
- Add, edit, and delete items being sold or purchased.
- Manage item categories, stock levels, and pricing.
Invoice Management
- Create, edit, and delete sales and purchase invoices.
- Customize invoice templates and formats.
- Automate invoice generation and reminders for due payments.
Employee Attendance
- Record and track employee attendance.
- Generate attendance reports and integrate with payroll systems.
Reports and Analytics
- Generate detailed financial reports (sales, purchases, profit/loss).
- Dashboard for quick insights into business performance.
Create Party page in Billing Crow
Development Process
Planning and Requirement Gathering
- Conducted stakeholder meetings to gather detailed requirements.
- Defined the main goals and objectives of the application.
- Created a comprehensive project plan with timelines and milestones.
UI/UX Design
- Designed user flow diagrams to map out user journeys.
- Developed wireframes for each screen, focusing on layout and navigation.
- Created high-fidelity mockups showcasing the visual design, color schemes, typography, and branding elements.
Backend Development
- Designed the database schema using PostgreSQL.
- Developed RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js for handling data transactions.
- Implemented secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
- Developed core business logic and functionalities.
Frontend Development
- Set up the development environment using Next.js.
- Added Tailwind and ShadCN UI in the project. Then organized the project structure following best practices.
- Implemented the user interface using Next.js components, applying styles and themes.
- Integrated the frontend with backend APIs to fetch and post data.
- Implemented local data storage solutions for offline access.
Testing and Deployment
- Conducted unit and integration testing to ensure the backend and frontend work seamlessly together.
- Performed end-to-end and usability testing to validate the complete application's functionality.
- Released a beta version for real-world testing and feedback.
- Deployed the frontend on Vercel and backend on AWS EC2.
- Set up monitoring and logging to track app performance and usage.
Challenges and Solutions
- Data Synchronization: Ensured real-time data synchronization between the frontend and backend using WebSockets.
- Scalability: Designed the application architecture to handle a growing number of users and data entries.
- Security: Implemented robust security measures, including data encryption and secure authentication using JWT.
Results
- Successfully launched Billing Crow, providing a user-friendly platform for businesses to manage invoices and employee attendance.
- Received positive feedback from early users, highlighting the app's ease of use and comprehensive feature set.
- Enabled businesses to streamline their invoicing process, reducing manual errors and improving financial management efficiency.
