- 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.
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

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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