CampusKinect

CampusKinect is a campus-focused marketplace that connects students within their university community. Buy, sell, and trade items safely, quickly, and locally.

Core Features:

- Campus-Exclusive Marketplace: Only verified students can list or purchase items.

- Post Items for Sale or Trade: Create listings with descriptions, photos, and categories.

- Real-Time Feed: Browse new items and offers from your campus in real time.

- Direct Messaging: Chat with buyers or sellers to negotiate and complete transactions.

- Notifications: Get alerts for messages, new listings, and interactions.

- Profile Management: Customize your profile with bio, major, year, and profile picture.

User Experience:

- Intuitive tab-based navigation for marketplace, messages, and profile

- Swipe gestures for actions like deleting or archiving messages

- Accessibility compliant

Technical Highlights:

- iOS Native App: SwiftUI with MVVM architecture

- Web App: Next.js/React for desktop and mobile access

- Backend: Node.js/Express with PostgreSQL and Redis caching

- Security: University email verification, biometric login, JWT authentication

CampusKinect makes buying and selling on campus secure, local, and convenient, connecting students with their campus community while keeping transactions safe and verified.