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Case studySocial Platform

Playdate

Mobile-first social platform that connects people through activities and events. Users can create games, join events, chat in real time, and handle bookings with integrated payments.

React NativeExpoNode.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQLPrismaStripeSocket.IOFirebase
Playdate

01About the project

Playdate is a modern mobile-first social platform designed to help people meet through shared activities such as sports, games, and social events. Users can create public or private games, invite others to join, chat with participants, and manage bookings seamlessly. The platform integrates secure payments, real-time messaging, and dynamic event management to provide a smooth social experience from discovery to participation.

02The breakdown

Key features

  • Activity and game creation with scheduling and participant limits
  • Real-time chat between participants and organizers
  • Secure booking system with Stripe payments
  • User profiles with activity history and ratings
  • Location-based discovery of nearby events and games
  • Push notifications for invites, bookings, and updates

Challenges solved

  • Designing a seamless booking experience combined with social interactions
  • Handling real-time messaging and event updates reliably
  • Ensuring secure payment processing and refund logic
  • Building scalable activity discovery and participant management

Results

  • Streamlined event organization and booking flow
  • Improved social engagement through real-time interactions
  • Reliable payment and refund management for event participation
  • Highly scalable architecture ready for large user growth

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