SWEMobileLocal ServicesJune - August 2023

Chota-Dhobi Mobile App

On-demand laundry services mobile application with real-time order tracking, dynamic pricing, scheduling, and multi-vendor management built with Firebase backend.

Details

Chota-Dhobi ('Small Washerman' in Hindi) is a full-stack mobile application for on-demand laundry services, connecting customers with local laundry vendors. The app handles the complete service lifecycle from order placement to pickup, washing, and delivery with real-time tracking at each stage.

The customer-facing app allows users to schedule pickups, select service types (wash, dry clean, iron), set preferences, track orders in real-time via Google Maps integration, and manage payments. The vendor side includes order management, capacity planning, and delivery route optimization.

The backend is entirely Firebase-based using Firestore for real-time database operations, Cloud Functions for server-side logic (pricing calculations, notification dispatch, order state management), and Firebase Authentication for user management. The real-time sync capabilities of Firestore enable instant order status updates across all connected devices.

Highlights

  • Full-stack mobile app connecting customers with local laundry vendors
  • Real-time order tracking with Google Maps integration for pickup and delivery
  • Dynamic pricing engine based on service type, garment quantity, and urgency
  • Firebase-based backend: Firestore, Cloud Functions, Authentication
  • Multi-vendor management with capacity planning and route optimization
  • Complete order lifecycle: placement → pickup → processing → delivery

Built with

FirebaseAndroidJavaFirestoreCloud FunctionsGoogle Maps API