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Points Africa
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Preferred learners
  • Anywhere
  • Academic experience
Categories
Computer science & it Cloud technologies Mobile app development Software development Databases
Project scope
What is the main goal for this project?

Our company offer a loyalty platform for B2C users. We use an app to connect with our customers.

We would like to collaborate with students to implement some app updates. These updates will help us provide new features and fix bugs.

This will involve several different steps for the students, including:

  • Familiarizing themselves with our platform, products and services.
  • Identifying updates that should be added to our app.
  • Implementing and documenting changes.
  • Recommending areas for future app improvement.
What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?

By the end of the project, students should demonstrate:

  • Familiarity with our platform, products and services
  • Identification of app updates to be implemented
  • Implementation and documentation of updates
  • Recommendations for future app improvements

Final deliverables should include

  • A final report.
  • A presentation.
How will you support learners in completing the project?

Support for Participants:

  • Mentorship: Assign mentors from our development team.
  • Feedback Sessions: Hold weekly progress and feedback meetings.
  • Tool Access: Provide necessary software and development environment access.
  • Resource Sharing: Share project documentation and design guidelines.
  • Technical Assistance: Offer support for technical challenges.
What skills or technologies will help learners to complete the project?

In order to complete this project, students can self-teach, but it is beneficial to be familiar with:

  • Software and mobile app development (NodeJS/Express/Flutter/React Native)

Nice to haves for students include

  • Familiarity with relevant software(AWS)

Again, students can complete this project without any of the prior knowledge listed here. Students will be expected to research and learn more about the above as the project goes along.

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About the company

Points Africa has innovated a state-of-the-art digital coalition loyalty platform, meticulously designed to complement the expanding landscape of mobile electronic payments across Africa. With the strategic application of Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain technology, our platform is uniquely tailored to influence customer behaviors positively. It equips merchants with analytic tools that yield data-driven insights, enabling the crafting of precise marketing strategies and communications.