Gundam Place Store – Shopify-Integrated Mobile App Development
The Gundam Place Store Mobile App is a fast, cross-platform mobile shopping solution that enhances the Shopify website experience with seamless browsing, purchasing, and account management.
Industry
E-Commerce / Retail (Collectibles & Merchandise)
Technology
React Native, Shopify
Services
Mobile App Design and Development, Shopify Backend Integration, App Store & Play Store Deployment
Project Overview
The Gundam Place Store Mobile App project focused on developing a cross-platform mobile application that mirrors and enhances the client’s existing Shopify website experience.
The goal was to provide a seamless, high-performance shopping experience for users to browse, shop, and manage their accounts directly from their mobile devices powered by Shopify’s real-time backend integration.
Project Objectives
- Build a React Native-based mobile application for both iOS and Android.
- Ensure real-time synchronization of products, collections, and orders via Shopify APIs.
- Deliver a personalized user experience with integrated account management and order history.
- Implement a secure and efficient checkout process using Shopify’s hosted checkout.
- Integrate push notifications and analytics to boost engagement and conversions.
- Provide enhanced performance and reliability over the client’s previous Flutter-based app.
Project Execution
1. Planning and Setup
- Conducted in-depth discovery sessions to align project goals and requirements.
- Defined the solution architecture integrating React Native frontend with Shopify backend.
- Set up development environments, API credentials, and test data configurations.
- Outlined Agile-based sprint cycles with milestones and QA checkpoints.
- Prepared Shopify API keys, permissions, and webhook configurations for secure integration.
2. Design and Development
- UI/UX Design: Designed a sleek, user-friendly interface aligned with the existing Shopify store identity.
- Frontend Development: Built the entire app using React Native ensuring responsiveness and consistency across iOS and Android.
- Shopify Integration: Leveraged Storefront and Admin APIs to synchronize products, collections, customers, and orders in real time.
- Shopping & Checkout Flow: Implemented intuitive browsing, product filtering, cart management, discount codes, and Shopify’s secure checkout.
- User Accounts: Enabled Shopify-based login, registration, and order history retrieval for personalized app experiences.
- Push Notifications: Integrated notifications for offers, order updates, and abandoned cart reminders.
3. Testing and Deployment
- Developed and executed manual and automated test plans ensuring full functionality and stability.
- Conducted API validation using tools like POSTMAN and automated testing with Selenium and Cypress.
- Managed bug tracking and reporting via Jira and Zoho.
- Ensured compatibility across major devices and OS versions.
- Successfully deployed the application to both Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
4. Launch
- Conducted beta testing and UAT (User Acceptance Testing) with a select audience.
- Monitored live performance and user feedback in real time.
- Coordinated the official launch and marketing rollout in collaboration with the client.
5. Post-Launch
- Integrated analytics and event tracking for engagement insights and conversion metrics.
- Provided ongoing support for app maintenance, updates, and Shopify synchronization.
- Planned future AI-based enhancements including personalized recommendations and predictive shopping experiences.
Results & Feedback
- Improved Performance: The React Native app delivered significantly faster load times and smoother interactions than the previous Flutter app.
- Seamless Integration: Shopify API-based backend ensured real-time product and order updates.
- User Engagement: Push notifications boosted return visits and conversions by 30% within the first month.
Client’s Feedback
“EbizON Digital successfully delivered a functional and well-built website for our business. Although the development process took longer than expected, the team demonstrated strong technical knowledge and ensured the project was completed to our satisfaction. Their communication was consistent through email and messaging apps, and they were always helpful and responsive whenever we needed support. Overall, it was a satisfactory experience working with them.“
Jaime Leyva
CEO, The Gundam Place Store
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