Aksel Allouch

Worldwide Boat Renting Service Official Website: https://www.getmyboat.com/ OVERVIEW GetMyBoat is an innovative platform designed to facilitate the easy booking and listing of boat rentals, as well as other water-related activities. As a crucial member of the development team, I contributed significantly to building robust functionalities and enhancing user experience through modern frontend technologies. KEY FEATURES Booking, Listing, and Matching Functionality Booking System: Real-time availability checks, calendar integrations, and automated confirmation emails. Dynamic Listings: User-uploaded offerings with a robust filtering system. Matching Algorithm: Effective matching based on preferences, location, and availability. Online Payment Integration Payment Gateway: Secure online payments with Stripe and PayPal. Transaction Management: Seamless financial experiences with high security standards. Advanced Geolocation Search Geolocation Features: Search capabilities based on user location. Map Integration: Interactive maps using Google Maps API and Mapbox. User Review System Feedback Mechanism: Comprehensive reviews and ratings. Moderation Tools: Admin tools for moderating reviews to ensure integrity. CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS State Management Complexity Utilized Redux for streamlined and predictable state management across complex applications. Deeply Nested Component State Management Implemented Context API to avoid prop-drilling and simplify state handling. Performance Bottlenecks Addressed with optimization techniques like lazy loading and memoization, ensuring a smooth user experience even during peak loads. Complex Form Validation Employed Formik with Yup for comprehensive form handling and validation, reducing boilerplate and increasing reliability. TECHNOLOGY STACK ● ● ● ● Frontend: Next.js, React.js Backend: Node.js State Management: MobX, Redux Testing: Jest, enzyme/react-testing-library ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE Component-Based Approach Developed reusable components to enhance maintainability and scalability. Efficient Data Handling Leveraged Redux and Context API for optimal state management. Secure Payment Integration Integrated Stripe and PayPal ensuring secure and seamless transactions. Algorithm Development Created efficient matching algorithms for enhanced user engagement. PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION Profiling and Bottleneck Analysis Performance Profiling: Regularly utilized profiling tools to identify performance bottlenecks, particularly in list rendering and map interactions. Applied best practices such as windowing (virtual lists) and memoization to optimize performance. Test Suites Comprehensive Testing: Developed extensive test suites using Jest and React Native Testing Library to simulate user interactions and test component integration. USER EXPERIENCE User-Centric Design Intuitive App Design: Focused on typical user scenarios and streamlined workflows to significantly improve user satisfaction. Onboarding Process Engaging Onboarding: Created an engaging onboarding experience for new users, featuring interactive tutorials that explain key features of the app. AGILE METHODOLOGY Continuous Feedback Loops Regular sprint reviews and retrospectives to incorporate feedback and drive continuous improvement. CI/CD Pipelines Automated testing and deployment processes ensuring rapid feature releases and reliable updates.