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# PROJECT PLAYHOUSE — MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT — PHASE 1 MVP **Project Playhouse is a temporary working name. The actual company and consumer brand name will be disclosed to the selected development team.** ## ABOUT THE PROJECT We are looking for an experienced **AI-assisted mobile app developer or development team** to build Phase 1 of a new consumer platform. The business is an established multi-location board-game café/restaurant business with **4 locations currently operating** and plans to add approximately **8 additional locations over the next 12 months**. The business offers food, beverages, reservations, and approximately **1,000 board games** customers can play while dining. We want an app that combines the restaurant and gaming experience. **This is NOT intended to be simply a restaurant ordering or reservation app.** Long-term vision: ### EAT • PLAY • CREATE • WIN ## PHASE 1 — MVP ### 1. CUSTOMER MOBILE APP Customers should be able to: * Create an account/login * Find and select locations * View location information * Make reservations by date, time and party size * View menus * Order food and beverages * Pay through the app * View order status and previous orders * Browse, search and filter the board-game library * View game information, players, playing time, difficulty and category * Save favorite games * Rate/review games * Receive push notifications * Earn/view loyalty or reward points * Manage their profile The app must support **multiple locations from Day 1**. Adding locations should be primarily an administrative process. ### 2. RESTAURANT / ADMIN DASHBOARD Management should be able to manage: * Locations and tables * Reservations * Customers * Menus and menu items * Orders * Game library and games available at each location * Rewards/loyalty * Promotions and events * Basic analytics Different employee/manager permissions should be supported. ### 3. GAME LIBRARY The business has approximately 1,000 board games. The system should manage information such as: * Game name * Category * Number of players * Playing time * Difficulty * Age recommendation * Description * Location availability * Ratings * Popularity The architecture should allow personalized recommendations later, such as: > "You have 4 players and 60 minutes. Here are 5 games we think you will enjoy." ### 4. DATA & ANALYTICS We want a privacy-conscious **first-party data architecture** from the beginning. With appropriate disclosure, consent and controls, the system should be able to understand customer preferences, visits, reservations, orders, games played, ratings, loyalty activity, events, retention and location trends. The objective is to improve the customer experience and operations and eventually develop aggregated/de-identified analytics and insights. **Privacy, security, consent, data ownership, retention and deletion must be considered from the beginning.** ### 5. PAYMENTS / INTEGRATIONS We are open to recommendations. Potential integrations may include **Square, Toast or other appropriate restaurant/payment systems.** ## TECHNOLOGY We are considering **Flutter or another high-quality cross-platform framework** for iOS/Android, with **Supabase/PostgreSQL or another scalable backend.** Priorities: * Cost efficiency * Scalability * Security * Maintainability * Speed * Clean architecture * Cross-platform capability * Ability to add future functionality ## AI-ASSISTED DEVELOPMENT We encourage modern AI development tools to reduce development time and cost. However, we are **not looking for someone who simply generates code with AI.** We need developers who understand architecture, database design, security, APIs, testing, scalability, code review and documentation. Please explain which AI tools you use and how they improve development. ## BUILD FOR THE FUTURE Phase 1 is focused on the restaurant/customer experience. However, the architecture must allow future expansion without rebuilding the platform. The long-term vision includes: * Digital/mobile games * Game creators and submissions * Developer accounts * Leaderboards and tournaments * Contests and prizes * Rewards * Game analytics * Personalized recommendations * Creator revenue sharing * AI-assisted game development Eventually, creators may use technologies such as **Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, HTML5/JavaScript** and other approved technologies and connect games through APIs/SDKs. **We are NOT asking the Phase 1 developer to build these features now.** We want the architecture prepared for them. ## WHAT WE WANT IN YOUR BID Please provide: 1. Phase 1 estimated cost 2. Development timeline 3. Recommended technology stack 4. Examples of similar apps 5. Restaurant/reservation/payment experience 6. Multi-location experience 7. Loyalty/rewards experience 8. AI-assisted development experience 9. Proposed development team and who will write the code 10. Testing/QA and security approach 11. Proposed database architecture 12. What you recommend including/postponing in Phase 1 13. Post-launch support options 14. Hourly rate for future development ## OWNERSHIP All custom work created specifically for this project must belong to the company upon payment, including source code, database, APIs, UI/UX, documentation, backend and project-specific IP. All GitHub repositories, cloud accounts and infrastructure must be established under **company ownership**, not the developer's personal accounts. We require complete source code and documentation at each milestone and must be able to change developers without losing control of the application. ## DEVELOPMENT We prefer **milestone-based development**. Potential structure: 1. Architecture/database/UI/UX 2. Accounts/locations 3. Reservations 4. Menu/ordering 5. Payments 6. Game library 7. Rewards 8. Admin dashboard 9. Analytics/notifications 10. Testing/launch Each milestone should have clear acceptance criteria before payment. ## WHO WE WANT We want a developer/team that can become a **long-term technology partner**. Strong mobile, backend/database, API, payment, multi-location, security and AI-assisted development experience is preferred. Gaming experience is a plus but is **NOT required for Phase 1.** ## CONFIDENTIALITY The actual company and consumer brand name will not be disclosed publicly at this stage. Selected developers may be required to sign an NDA before receiving additional information. We are **not necessarily looking for the lowest bid.** We want the best combination of: **Technical Ability + Architecture + Communication + Speed + Cost + Long-Term Capability** We are open to starting with a smaller paid technical/architecture assignment before committing to the full MVP. ### IMPORTANT Please begin your proposal with: **"PLAYHOUSE"** and briefly explain why you are a strong fit. **Project Playhouse — Eat. Play. Create. Win.**
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PLAYHOUSE I have carefully reviewed the complete Phase 1 MVP requirements and understand that this is more than a restaurant app—it combines multi-location reservations, ordering, payments, loyalty, and a 1,000+ game library into one scalable customer experience. I have 10+ years of experience in the required technologies and can build the MVP with a future-ready architecture. I recommend Flutter for iOS/Android, Supabase/PostgreSQL for the backend, secure APIs, and a web-based admin dashboard. I can implement accounts, locations, reservations, menus/orders, payments, game discovery, favorites/reviews, rewards, notifications, analytics, role-based administration, and privacy/consent controls. The database and APIs will be structured for future recommendations, gaming, creator, and analytics modules without rebuilding the core platform. I can also use AI-assisted tools for development while maintaining proper architecture, code review, testing, security, documentation, and human validation. All repositories, infrastructure, source code, and project IP can remain under company ownership from day one. I WILL PROVIDE 2 YEAR FREE ONGOING SUPPORT AND COMPLETE SOURCE CODE. WE WILL WORK WITH AGILE METHODOLOGY AND WILL GIVE YOU ASSISTANCE FROM ZERO TO PUBLISHING ON STORES. I am available according to your convenient time zone and can start with the architecture assignment immediately. I eagerly await your positive response. Thanks, Christina
$3,500 USD in 7 days
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PLAYHOUSE Hi there, I’m a strong fit for this MVP because I build practical, production-ready mobile systems, not just app screens. Your project needs one app to handle reservations, ordering, payments, loyalty, game discovery, and multi-location operations from day one, with a backend that can grow without a rewrite. I’d keep the first release focused on the core customer journey and the admin tools staff will actually use. My recommendation is Flutter for iOS/Android, with Node.js and PostgreSQL/Supabase for a clean, maintainable backend. That gives you one codebase, solid API control, and a data model that can support locations, menus, tables, orders, reservations, games, rewards, permissions, and privacy-aware analytics. I’d also plan the schema so future recommendations and creator features can be added later without changing the foundation. For integrations, I can work with Square, Toast, or the best fit after reviewing your current restaurant workflow. I’m comfortable setting up company-owned repositories and infrastructure, milestone-based delivery, testing, and security reviews. For AI-assisted development, I use tools like ChatGPT/Cursor to speed up boilerplate, refactoring, and test generation, while keeping architecture, reviews, and critical logic fully under human control. I’d be happy to discuss the right Phase 1 scope, what should be deferred, and how to deliver this in a way your team can own and extend.
$3,500 USD in 35 days
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Hello, I checked your "Mobile App Development for Board Game Cafe" project description, it looks like the focus is on delivering a clean, responsive website that works well across all devices. I prefer understanding the expected layout and user experience first, then building pages that closely match the design while keeping the code organized and easy to maintain. Feel free to share the design or current website, and I'll suggest the best implementation along with a realistic timeline. Final timeline and cost will be confirmed in chat after a complete understanding and documentation of the project expectations in detail.
$2,000 USD in 79 days
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PLAYHOUSE We are a strong fit to serve as your long-term technology partner, delivering Phase 1 using React Native (TypeScript) paired with a scalable, modular Supabase / PostgreSQL architecture tailored for multi-location expansion. Technical Methodology: Scalable Microservices & Multi-Tenant Data Architecture: Stack: React Native (iOS/Android) + Node.js / Supabase / PostgreSQL with strict Row Level Security (RLS). Design a multi-tenant relational database supporting current (4) and future (8+) locations with first-party privacy/consent flags, audit logs, and extensible data models ready to ingest future Unity/HTML5 SDKs and leaderboards. Core App Modules & Multi-Location Engine: POS & Payments Integration: Connect Square / Toast APIs for dynamic menu syncing, location-aware table ordering, and mobile payment processing. Game Catalog & Reservations: Implement a high-performance 1,000+ board game catalog search/filter engine with store-level availability, alongside party-size reservation booking. Web Admin & Rewards: Deploy a role-based dashboard for store managers to adjust menus, fulfill orders, and track loyalty points. AI-Assisted Workflow & Handover: Leverage AI tools (Cursor, Claude Code) strictly for rapid boilerplate, test generation, and API schema mapping—validated by manual code audits. 100% complete source code, GitHub repo, and cloud account ownership delivered at every milestone. Ready to sign the NDA and begin the initial architecture setup!
$3,500 USD in 15 days
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Build a Dynamic Mobile App for Your Board Game Café Experience ❇️ Hi My Friend, I hope you're doing well. I've reviewed your project requirements and see you are looking for an AI-assisted mobile app developer. You have no need to look any further; Zohaib is here to help you! My team has successfully completed 50+ similar projects focused on mobile app development. We will create a user-friendly app that combines the restaurant and gaming experience while ensuring a smooth, efficient process. ➡️ Why Me? I can easily build your mobile app as I have 5 years of experience in app development, specializing in multi-location platforms, user accounts, and payment integrations. My expertise includes UI/UX design, API development, and data management. I also have a strong grip on security measures and analytics to enhance the user experience. ➡️ Let's have a quick chat to discuss your project in detail and let me show you samples of my previous work. Looking forward to discussing with you in chat. ➡️ Skills & Experience: ✅ Mobile App Development ✅ Flutter Framework ✅ Database Management ✅ API Integration ✅ User Authentication ✅ Payment Processing ✅ UI/UX Design ✅ Data Security ✅ Multi-Location Support ✅ Analytics Implementation ✅ Customer Engagement ✅ Project Management Waiting for your response! Best Regards, Zohaib
$2,600 USD in 2 days
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PLAYHOUSE - I am a strong fit because I build production-grade, multi-location Flutter/Supabase platforms with clean, milestone-based architecture designed for future expansion (games, creators, leaderboards) without rebuilding. Phase 1 estimate: $3,500, roughly 10-12 weeks across your milestone structure (architecture, accounts/locations, reservations, ordering, Square payments, game library, rewards, admin dashboard, analytics/notifications, testing/launch). I have restaurant reservation/ordering, multi-location and loyalty experience, and use AI tools for scaffolding while personally owning architecture, DB design, security, APIs and code review. All code/repos/infra set up under your company accounts. Open to an NDA and a paid architecture assignment first. Regards, Harsh Thoriya
$3,500 USD in 7 days
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Hello, As an accomplished mobile app developer with expertise in Flutter and a solid background in backend tech like Supabase and PostgreSQL, I believe I embody the technical prowess necessary for your ambitious board game café project. Having built scalable, secure, and user-friendly mobile apps for over a decade, my experience aligns perfectly with your vision of this multifaceted platform that marries the restaurant and gaming experience. Moreover, my proficiency in AI automation can play a pivotal role in optimizing various processes of the application while paying vigilant attention to privacy, consent, security, and data ownership issues. I also fully grasp that your project extends beyond the initial MVP and requires sustainable architecture which encapsulates potential expansion without needing major overhaul. This means not only can I construct an app precisely aligned with your stated needs but also lay a foundation robust enough to support any future functionalities you may o usiness. Furthermore, I'm passionate about building not just everyday applications but crafting meaningful experiences. This is what excites me most about your project - the potential to create an unforgettable fusion of food and games for users across multiple locations. With attentiveness to detail, astute problem-solving skills, and a client-focused approach, I am eager to take on this exciting journey with you and build an exceptional product t Thanks!
$3,885 USD in 12 days
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PLAYHOUSE Hey there, This is a strong fit because the MVP needs more than a mobile ordering app: it needs a multi-location foundation where reservations, orders, payments, game inventory, rewards, and customer data remain connected from the beginning. I’d design that foundation so adding locations or future gaming services doesn’t require rebuilding the core. I’d recommend Flutter with Supabase/PostgreSQL initially, with location-aware data models, role-based access, documented APIs, and company-owned repositories/infrastructure. I’d keep Phase 1 focused on the customer experience and essential admin operations, while preparing clean extension points for recommendations, creator accounts, game APIs, and analytics later. For AI-assisted development, I’d use AI to accelerate repetitive implementation, documentation and test coverage, while keeping architecture, security, database design, code review and QA developer-controlled. I would suggest starting with the paid architecture assignment to validate integrations, database structure and milestone scope before committing to the full MVP. Best regards, Hammad Hassan
$2,570 USD in 14 days
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I am well-prepared to develop Project Playhouse's MVP mobile app, seamlessly blending restaurant and gaming experiences. With expertise in AI, robust backend architectures, and scalable solutions, I will deliver a tailored solution for multi-location board-game cafés. I understand the detailed requirements for customer-centric features, game library structuring, data analytics, and secure payment integrations. My solution will be efficient, secure, scalable, and future-proof. I will use Flutter for cross-platform development, Supabase/PostgreSQL for backend, and AI tools judiciously. I propose a detailed plan covering cost estimates, technology stack, loyalty/rewards expertise, testing methodologies, and post-launch support. With milestone-based development aligned with your structured approach, I offer a commitment to reliability and long-term innovation. Let's collaborate to bring Project Playhouse's vision to life.
$4,500 USD in 5 days
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Hello, ✅ PLAYHOUSE — your real goal is to launch a clean Phase 1 MVP that unifies reservations, food/beverage ordering, payments, loyalty, and a 1,000-game multi-location library without boxing you in when you scale from 4 to 12+ locations. We’re an 8+ year team focused on PHP/Laravel/Node backends, APIs, admin dashboards, and cross-platform products. We've shipped 100+ Laravel/Symfony/Node backends — APIs, payment integrations, CRMs, SaaS. Top Rated on Freelancer, long-term partnerships with multiple SaaS clients. For Playhouse, we’d recommend Flutter for iOS/Android plus a scalable backend around PostgreSQL/Supabase or Laravel-based APIs depending on your control, auth, permission, and reporting needs. We’d structure Phase 1 milestone-first: architecture/DB, accounts/locations, reservations, ordering/payments, game library, rewards, admin, analytics/notifications — with security, consent, retention/deletion, and company-owned repos/cloud from day 1. We also use AI-assisted workflows for scaffolding, test generation, code review support, and documentation acceleration — never as a substitute for architecture or QA. Two technical questions: 1. For reservations/orders/payments, are you planning to use Square/Toast as system-of-record, or do you want Playhouse to own the core order/reservation schema and sync outward? 2. For the multi-location game library, do you need per-location inventory/status at the physical-copy level, or only title availability/count by location for MVP? Happy to dive into the API spec and propose the Phase 1 scope split. Please let me know your thoughts. Looking forward, Roman
$2,750 USD in 7 days
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Board Game Cafe Hello I have read your project requirements, i can help you develop a cutting-edge mobile app for your board game cafe, fully integrated with all your requirements. I have experience building mobile apps, multi-user platforms, payment-based systems, admin dashboards, loyalty/reward features, and gaming products. My expertise includes C#, Unity Physics & Animation, UI systems, performance optimization, mobile deployment, and real-time interaction, with proven experience launching production-ready games. Core Phase 1 Development I would build the customer app around the complete restaurant + gaming experience: Multi-Location & Admin System Locations would be configurable rather than hard-coded. Your team could add new locations from the admin dashboard and manage their tables, menus, games, reservations and staff permissions. Privacy & Security Since you want to build a first-party customer data platform, I would consider privacy and security from the architecture stage rather than adding them later. AI-Assisted Development I use AI tools to accelerate development for code generation, debugging, testing, documentation and code analysis. Ownership & Handover All project repositories, cloud accounts and infrastructure should be created under your company ownership. ⭐Due to NDAs, links aren’t public—but once you open the chat, I’ll share live demos and walkthroughs. Thanks & Regards Ranjana
$3,500 USD in 40 days
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PLAYHOUSE — I’m a strong fit because this is not just an app screen-building job; it needs proper architecture for reservations, ordering, payments, multi-location management, and a scalable game library from day one. I’d recommend Flutter for the mobile app, Supabase/PostgreSQL for the backend, and a clean admin panel with role-based permissions. We also use AI-assisted development tools for faster delivery, but architecture, code review, testing, security, and documentation are handled properly by experienced developers. I can help shape Phase 1 so the core MVP launches cleanly without creating rebuild problems later.
$5,000 USD in 60 days
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PLAYHOUSE I’ve worked on something similar for a café, covering ordering, customers, payments and day-to-day operations, so I understand the restaurant side of this well. What makes Playhouse interesting is the game library and how it needs to grow later without rebuilding the core platform. I’d start with the customer experience, reservations, ordering/payments, games and rewards, while keeping the foundation ready for future phases. I’m also comfortable starting with the smaller architecture phase first and then moving milestone by milestone. Thanks, Sagar P.
$2,000 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I have carefully reviewed your project requirements and understand your vision for building a scalable multi-location platform combining restaurant services, reservations, ordering, payments, loyalty, and a 1,000+ game library with a strong foundation for future expansion. With 9+ years of software and game development experience and 200+ successfully delivered projects, I have extensive experience with Flutter, mobile applications, backend APIs, PostgreSQL, Firebase, payment integrations, admin dashboards, multi-location systems, analytics, and scalable architecture. You will get: 1. Quality optimized work 2. 100% client satisfaction 3. Fast milestone-wise delivery 4. Suitable pricing 5. Unlimited revisions 6. Complete NDA & IP protection (project security is our top priority) I can provide a structured technical plan covering the recommended stack, database architecture, API structure, security, payment integration, AI-assisted development workflow, milestone plan, and future scalability. Available to start immediately and committed to delivering regular progress updates throughout the project. Come inbox & let’s get started. Best regards, Sohaib Pasn Games
$2,000 USD in 50 days
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PLAYHOUSE Understanding the need for a seamless integration of dining and gaming experiences, our team is prepared to develop a mobile app that caters to both customer enjoyment and operational efficiency. We will ensure users can easily create accounts, make reservations, and explore the game library while offering management features like location and order tracking. Utilizing Flutter for cross-platform development and a robust backend with Supabase, we will prioritize scalability and security from the outset. Also mention that communication, quality, and on-time delivery are priorities. If you'd like, I can also share similar work we've completed and discuss the best approach for your project. Regards, JP
$2,750 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I am a strong fit for this project as I can build your complete multi-location restaurant + gaming platform with a scalable architecture ready for future AI, recommendations, gaming, and loyalty features. ➜ Flutter iOS & Android ➜ Multi-Location Support ➜ Reservations & Ordering ➜ Secure Payments ➜ 1,000+ Game Library ➜ Loyalty & Rewards ➜ Push Notifications ➜ Admin Dashboard ➜ Analytics & Reports ➜ Secure Backend & APIs I recommend Flutter + Supabase/PostgreSQL for a cost-effective, scalable MVP, with clean APIs and architecture for future expansion. We can work milestone-by-milestone with your company owning the GitHub, cloud accounts, source code, and documentation. Let’s DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS, TIMELINE & BUDGET ON CHAT AND START WORKING ASAP. Thanks & Regards
$2,300 USD in 13 days
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Hi there, PLAYHOUSE I am excited about the opportunity to collaborate on Phase 1 of Project Playhouse. With extensive experience in mobile app development and AI-assisted technology, my team and I are well-equipped to bring your vision to life. We understand the unique integration of dining and gaming experiences and have a proven track record in developing multi-location, user-friendly applications that prioritize scalability and security. Our approach will leverage Flutter for cross-platform efficiency, alongside a robust backend with Supabase/PostgreSQL, ensuring a seamless experience for both customers and management. We have successfully implemented similar systems with integrated reservation, payment, and loyalty features, aligning with your needs for a comprehensive customer app and an intuitive admin dashboard. We prioritize data privacy and first-party data architecture to enhance customer engagement while adhering to privacy standards. Our team uses modern AI tools to streamline development without compromising on architecture, security, or maintainability. We are committed to delivering a scalable solution that not only meets current requirements but also lays the groundwork for future expansion into digital gaming and analytics. We look forward to the opportunity to be your long-term technology partner, ensuring that Project Playhouse becomes a leading platform in the board game café industry. Best Regards,
$2,000 USD in 90 days
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PLAYHOUSE This is exactly the kind of product I enjoy: a consumer mobile experience connected to real-world venues, transactions, loyalty and a substantial content library. I can build Phase 1 with future expansion firmly in mind. I recommend Flutter + PostgreSQL/Supabase, with secure APIs, Firebase notifications, role-based admin access and a payment/POS integration selected after reviewing your existing systems. The database will separate customers, locations, tables, reservations, orders, games, availability, rewards and events, allowing additional venues to be added administratively. I’d deliver in milestone stages covering architecture, authentication, reservations, ordering/payments, game catalogue, rewards, admin, analytics and launch. I personally write and review the code. I use AI-assisted tools for productivity, testing and boilerplate—not architectural decisions. You retain complete source, infrastructure, documentation and IP, with QA, security testing and post-launch support included.
$2,000 USD in 7 days
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With a background in AI-assisted mobile app development, I understand the need to create a unique customer experience for Project Playhouse. My previous projects involved integrating complex features seamlessly, similar to what you require for combining dining and gaming. Could you share more about the specific board game selection process envisioned for the app to enhance user engagement? Regards, Yogesh Kumar
$2,700 USD in 10 days
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PLAYHOUSE: Hi, I can show you my similar Ecommerce platforms and i understand This is a strong fit because you need a scalable multi location platform, not just a restaurant app. I can build the MVP with a clean foundation for reservations, ordering, payments, games, rewards and future expansion. I have 5 plus years of experience in mobile and full stack development, including Flutter, PostgreSQL, APIs, payment systems, admin dashboards and scalable database architecture. I can use Flutter with Supabase and PostgreSQL, while keeping company ownership of GitHub, cloud accounts and infrastructure. I also use AI tools for faster development while manually reviewing architecture, security, testing and code quality. I would start with a paid architecture milestone. Do you already have APIs for your restaurant and payment systems?? I will also provide you 3month of free post launch after the launch including bug fixes and maintenance to ensure everything runs smoothly. Let’s turn your project into measurable results. My portfolios, https://www.freelancer.pk/u/zainalitariq245 Looking forward to discussing your project further. Best Regards, Zain A.
$2,000 USD in 13 days
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