The transition to the backend is in full swing. This past week was dedicated to laying the critical foundation that will handle all our user data and complex matches. Without a strong engine, the inverse market cannot scale, so we are making sure the core is rock solid.
Building a scalable database design
Designing the database tables is a massive but necessary step. I have spent time carefully mapping out how the system handles users, their specific wishes, and different property types. This includes the logic for residential homes, commercial spaces, and parking spots.
I am happy to report that the core database design is almost completed. This blueprint is essential for ensuring the app remains fast and reliable as the number of pins on the map grows. It also handles the credit transaction history to ensure every user's balance is accurate and secure.
Multi-language support from the start
Wishplace is designed to be a global platform. I previously added 18 translations to our landing page, and now I am integrating that same mindset into the app's internal structure.
Multi-language support has been baked into the initial app design. By doing this now, we ensure that switching between languages will be seamless. This provides a great experience for our international users right from day one, without needing to rebuild the interface later.
What is next: From blueprint to code
With the visual mock-ups complete and the database blueprint ready, the hard work of coding begins. The next phase is all about making the app "alive" and interactive for the first time.
The immediate focus is on developing the registration and login functionality. I will also be firing up the first set of APIs that allow the mobile app to talk to our servers. This is the moment where Wishplace stops being a design and starts becoming a functional tool for the real world.
The foundation is ready, and the code is coming. Wishplace is available on iOS and Android. Download the app.