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iStationery Complete E-commerce Platform

Full-scale development of an enterprise e-commerce ecosystem including Magento website and React Native mobile apps (iOS & Android) for Bahrain's leading online stationery retailer, featuring advanced analytics, payment solutions, and exceptional performance.

75%
API Call Reduction
81%
Faster Cart Loading
3
Languages Supported
Full Stack
Website + Mobile Apps

Project Overview

We developed the complete iStationery e-commerce platform from the ground up for Bahrain's leading online stationery retailer. This full-scale project included building a comprehensive Magento 2 e-commerce website and native mobile applications for iOS and Android using React Native, creating a unified shopping experience across all platforms.

The project scope encompassed complete platform architecture, UI/UX design, backend development with Magento 2, mobile app development with React Native, integration of payment gateways (including Tabby "Buy Now, Pay Later"), Firebase Analytics implementation, multi-language support (English, Arabic RTL, Spanish), and comprehensive testing. The platform needed to handle thousands of products across multiple categories while delivering exceptional performance and user experience.

Project Details

Industry: E-commerce / Retail
Duration: 18 Months
Team Size: 8 People
Platform: Web + iOS + Android
Scope: Full-Stack Development
Version: v9.4 (Active Development)

The Challenge

Complete E-commerce Ecosystem

Build a full-scale e-commerce platform from scratch including Magento 2 website, iOS app, and Android app with unified cart, checkout, and user experience across all platforms.

Enterprise Performance

Handle thousands of products across multiple categories with lightning-fast loading times, optimized cart operations, and seamless navigation across both web and mobile platforms.

Multi-Language & Market

Implement comprehensive multi-language support with RTL (Right-to-Left) for Arabic, English, and Spanish, catering to Bahrain's diverse customer base with localized content and UI.

Payment & Security Integration

Integrate multiple payment gateways including Tabby "Buy Now, Pay Later", credit/debit cards, and Cash on Delivery, with enterprise-grade security and encryption throughout the platform.

Our Solution

We built a complete e-commerce ecosystem from the ground up, delivering a Magento 2 website and React Native mobile apps with enterprise-grade performance, security, and analytics.

Magento 2 E-commerce Website

Built comprehensive e-commerce website with product catalog, advanced search, shopping cart, wishlist, checkout, order management, and customer accounts.

React Native Mobile Apps

Developed native iOS and Android apps from scratch with seamless Magento integration, achieving 75% reduction in API calls through optimizations.

Complete Analytics Suite

Implemented comprehensive Firebase Analytics with all eCommerce events, accurate revenue tracking, and real-time monitoring.

Tabby Payment Integration

"Buy Now, Pay Later" installment payments seamlessly integrated with secure checkout and payment tracking.

Multi-Language Support

Full internationalization with English, Arabic (RTL), and Spanish support with localized content and smooth transitions.

UI/UX Design & Development

Created modern, intuitive interface designs for both web and mobile with consistent branding, smooth animations, and exceptional user experience.

Performance Achievements

Dramatic performance improvements across all major app functions

Cart Loading

Before: 2.3s
After: 0.9s
60% Improvement

Quantity Updates

Before: 1.8s
After: 0.4s
78% Improvement

API Calls

Before: 15-20
After: 3-5
75% Reduction

Checkout Loading

Before: 3.2s
After: 0.8s
75% Improvement

Memory Usage

Before: 45MB
After: 32MB
29% Reduction

App Startup

Before: 4.2s
After: 2.5s
40% Improvement

Key Features

Magento 2 Website

Complete e-commerce website built on Magento 2 with product catalog, advanced search, shopping cart, wishlist, secure checkout, and comprehensive admin panel.

Firebase Analytics

Comprehensive eCommerce event tracking including view_item, add_to_cart, begin_checkout, purchase with accurate revenue tracking and customer journey mapping.

Tabby Payments

"Buy Now, Pay Later" installment payment options with multiple payment methods and secure checkout process.

Multi-Language

English, Arabic (RTL), and Spanish support with localized content, smooth transitions, and first-time user language selection.

Enhanced Security

Secure authentication with encryption, social login, password management, and secure token storage with fallback mechanisms.

Firebase Suite

Complete integration including Analytics, Crash Reporting, Push Notifications, Remote Config, Performance Monitoring, and Realtime Database.

Native Mobile Apps

React Native apps for iOS and Android with 75% API call reduction, smart caching, debounced updates, and lightning-fast performance across both platforms.

Maintenance Mode

Remote app maintenance control via Firebase with graceful user communication and no app update required for activation.

Technologies Used

React Native
JavaScript
Redux
Magento 2
Firebase
iOS Native
Android
React Maps
Tabby SDK
Node.js
RESTful API
Encryption

Technical Achievements

Overcoming complex challenges with innovative solutions

Full-Stack Development

Built complete platform from scratch including Magento 2 website architecture, React Native mobile apps, backend APIs, and unified cart/checkout across all platforms.

Delivery:
3 Platforms

Analytics Implementation

Complete Firebase Analytics integration with all eCommerce events, accurate revenue tracking, and real-time monitoring with 99.9% accuracy.

Events Tracked:
15+ Event Types

Performance Engineering

Architected high-performance solutions with smart caching, optimized API calls (75% reduction), and lightning-fast loading times across web and mobile platforms.

Performance:
Enterprise-Grade

Results & Impact

Exceptional performance improvements and user experience enhancements

Business Impact

Complete E-commerce Platform

Delivered full ecosystem including Magento 2 website and iOS/Android apps with unified experience

Enhanced Analytics

Comprehensive customer journey tracking providing valuable insights for business optimization

Payment Flexibility

Tabby integration offering installment options increased conversion rates and average order value

Market Expansion

Multi-language support enabled expansion to Arabic and Spanish-speaking markets

Cart Reliability

Fixed critical cart bugs improving checkout completion rate and reducing cart abandonment

Exceptional Performance

Achieved 75% API call reduction and 81% faster loading times through architecture optimization

"Fikraa Tech delivered a complete e-commerce solution beyond our expectations. They built our entire platform from scratch - the Magento website and mobile apps work flawlessly together. The performance is exceptional and our customers love the seamless shopping experience across all devices."

iStationery
Bahrain's Leading Online Stationery Retailer

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