What needed to be solved
Users needed a faster way to find active food vendors, and vendors needed a clearer way to announce presence, build momentum, and manage live engagement.
Grubana
Realtime marketplace coordination for people and food trucks in motion.
How the product was shaped
The product centered on immediacy: map-first discovery, lightweight operator updates, and interfaces that surfaced what mattered right now instead of burying it in dense navigation.
System and implementation
React Native mobile clients backed by Firebase services, real-time data flows, authentication, geo-aware interactions, and product logic designed around live location changes.
Release and operational reality
The release process required platform-aware polishing, review-safe app behavior, and clear handling of permissions and mobile edge cases for both Apple and Google ecosystems.
Development challenges
Making live status feel trustworthy without overwhelming users.
Balancing operator controls with a clean customer-facing discovery flow.
Preparing the product for store expectations while maintaining product speed.
What the project clarified
Mobile products with real-world motion need strong system thinking. The interface is only credible if the live data model and release discipline are equally solid.