Case Study
From Zero to Beta
Built a full social platform from the ground up — community groups, events, real-time chat, and tiered premium gating — as Founder & Lead Engineer. Obsessed over every frame, every interaction, every micro-animation.
Role
Founder & Lead Engineer — Ade Indie App Development
Platform
iOS & Android via React Native + Expo
Status
Live Beta — active testers on-device
Design System
Obsidian & Copper — custom, zero templates
Tech Stack
Architecture & Infrastructure
Replaced fragile legacy layers with a production-grade Supabase (PostgreSQL) backbone, enabling real-time state sync, automated content delivery, and secure tiered access — all managed through Expo Application Services for instant OTA updates.
Supabase (PostgreSQL)
Real-time sync, Edge Functions, Row-Level Security.
EAS + OTA Updates
CI/CD pipeline — ship to testers without App Store delays.
Stripe Integration
Subscription management and premium feature gating.
60fps Rendering
Optimised render cycles across massive event datasets.
Screens
More Screens from the Build
Engineering
Engineering Challenges
Offline-First Reliability
Architected aggressive local caching so users can access event details and tickets even with spotty cellular — no spinners, no empty states.
High-Performance Feed
Engineered the community feed to handle massive datasets without blocking the UI thread, guaranteeing a consistent 60fps scrolling experience on both iOS and Android.
Complex Navigation & State
Built a fluid deep-link navigation stack maintaining full context across RSVPs, messaging, and event discovery — instant feedback on every tap.