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Development of a Social Travel App for Curated Local Experiences
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Development of a Social Travel App for Curated Local Experiences

globaldev.tech
Travel
Social Networking
Mobile Applications

Challenges in Building a Social Travel Network

The client needed to create a social travel app that differentiates itself from competitors by eliminating sponsored content while enabling complex user relationship management, personalized content feeds based on privacy settings, real-time notifications across multiple screens, and advanced search capabilities requiring Elasticsearch integration with the primary database.

About the Client

A travel technology startup focused on connecting travelers with friends, friends-of-friends, and locals to provide unbiased travel recommendations through a social network platform.

Key Project Goals

  • Develop a native iOS app for social travel recommendations
  • Implement user relationship management system (friends, followers, connections)
  • Create personalized content feeds based on user privacy settings and location
  • Integrate advanced search functionality with Elasticsearch
  • Build real-time messaging and notification system
  • Develop admin panel for content management

Core System Capabilities

  • User profile creation with social media integration
  • Location-based post discovery (Google Maps SDK)
  • Multi-format post creation (video, images, text)
  • Advanced search with filters (tags, location, categories)
  • Real-time messaging (Centrifugo)
  • Push notifications (Firebase Cloud Messaging)
  • Dynamic content personalization engine
  • WYSIWYG content editor for local life pages
  • Hidden notification system for real-time updates

Technology Stack Requirements

Swift (iOS development)
Django/Python (backend)
PostgreSQL (database)
Elasticsearch (search)
Redis (caching)
AWS S3 (media storage)
Firebase (notifications)
SDWebImage (image loading)

Third-party System Integrations

  • Google Maps SDK
  • Facebook Account Kit
  • Google Sign-In
  • Crashlytics (analytics)
  • Django Taggit (tagging)
  • Django Polymorphic (content types)

Performance and Security Requirements

  • High-performance image loading and caching
  • Scalable real-time messaging infrastructure
  • Secure user authentication and data storage
  • Low-latency search response times
  • Cross-platform universal link handling

Expected Business Outcomes

The solution will enable travelers to access trusted, unbiased recommendations from their social circle and locals, creating a unique value proposition in the travel market. The integration of real-time features and advanced search capabilities is expected to drive increased user engagement, higher conversion rates, and improved retention through personalized experiences.

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