Project detail

LinkedUP - ICS

Android library management app enabling students to search the school library database.

Role Backend Lead Developer

Timeline Feb 2025 - Present

Type Mobile App

Status completed

Overview

A working prototype of an Android application that provides an interface for students to search the database of books cataloged by the school library. Part of the digitalization initiative for ICS school services.

Stack

KotlinAndroidFirebaseREST API

Credibility

Won Best Project, Client's Choice award in 2025

Challenges

Designing scalable backend for real-time library search

Optimizing database queries for large book catalogs

Ensuring seamless Android client-server communication

Solutions

Implemented efficient REST API with pagination and filtering

Optimized Firebase queries for fast book search results

Used caching strategies to reduce latency

Lessons

Backend architecture directly impacts mobile app performance

User experience depends on efficient data retrieval

Leadership requires clear communication with mobile team