Brewing Efficiency: Enhancing Digital Operations for a East Asia’s Beverage Brand

SmartDev supported the development of a digital platform for a food and beverage company in East Asia, focusing on improving system integration, user experience, and security. The project aimed to streamline user authentication, notification services, and data management within the app. SmartDev provided full-stack development, AI integration, and quality assurance to deliver a secure, user-friendly experience. Key features included Firebase-Supabase authentication, real-time notifications, and robust session management.
Headcount

5 (1 Tech Lead, 2 Developers, 1 Mobile Developer, 1 QA Engineer)

Industries

Food and Beverage

Products and Services

Web & Mobile App Development

Timescales

Since 3/2025
(on-going)

Country

Japan

The Challenges

  • Integration Issues: Difficulty in integrating third-party authentication systems like Firebase Auth with Supabase.
  • UI/UX Bugs: Multiple user interface bugs affecting user experience, such as issues with session reordering, profile viewing, and form data retention.
  • Notification and Email Services: Challenges in selecting and integrating appropriate email and push notification services.
  • Security and Data Management: Ensuring secure handling of personal data and implementing robust security measures.

The Solutions

  • Integration Solutions: Integrated Firebase Auth with Supabase, including JWT handling and RLS policies, supported by custom helper functions and secure access rules.
  • UI/UX Improvements: Resolved UI bugs and ensured consistent component behavior, enhancing session management, profile updates, and form handling.
  • Notification and Email Services: Integrated SendGrid for emails and FCM for push notifications to ensure fast and reliable user communication.
  • Security Enhancements:Conducted a comprehensive Supabase security review, implemented key protections, and prepared documentation for external compliance audits.

Our Technology Stacks

Core Features

AUTHENTICATION

Secure integration with Firebase Auth and Supabase for user authentication

SESSION MANAGEMENT

Improved session handling and reordering functionalities

NOTIFICATION SERVICES

Reliable email and push notification services integrated with SendGrid and FCM

UI/UX ENHANCEMENTS

Bug fixes and improvements in user interface components for a better user experience

SECURITY

Robust security measures and documentation for data protection and compliance

Client Achievements

Improved User Experience

Enhanced UI components and fixed bugs leading to a smoother user experience

Reliable Notifications

Successful integration of SendGrid and FCM for email and push notifications

Secure Data Handling

Implemented security measures ensuring the protection of personal data and compliance with standards

Efficient Authentication

Seamless integration of Firebase Auth with Supabase, providing secure and efficient user authentication

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