krk552/afrobiz-connect

React Native marketplace app for African services # AfroBiz Connect 🌍 A comprehensive React Native marketplace app connecting African service providers with customers in Namibia and the US diaspora. Built with Expo Router and featuring "Airbnb-level" UI/UX quality. ## 🚀 Features ### 🏪 **Marketplace** - Service discovery and booking - Advanced search and filtering - Real-time availability checking - Multiple payment methods (including mobile money) - Rating and review system ### 👥 **User Management** - Dual user types (customers & businesses) - Complete authentication system - Profile management with avatars - Business profile with location, hours, ratings ### 💬 **Real-time Communication** - WebSocket-based chat system - File sharing and attachments - Typing indicators and read receipts - Booking-related messaging ### 💳 **Payment Processing** - Multiple payment methods - Mobile money integration (MTN, etc.) - Secure payment processing - Refund management ### 📱 **Mobile-First Design** - Beautiful glassmorphism UI - Responsive design - Professional component library - Smooth animations and transitions ## 🛠 Tech Stack - **Framework**: React Native with Expo SDK 53 - **Navigation**: Expo Router - **State Management**: React Context API - **UI Components**: Custom component library - **Styling**: StyleSheet with glassmorphism design - **Real-time**: WebSocket integration - **Storage**: AsyncStorage for persistence - **Icons**: Expo Vector Icons ## 📁 Project Structure ``` AfroBizConnect/ ├── app/ # Expo Router pages │ ├── (auth)/ # Authentication screens │ ├── (tabs)/ # Main tab navigation │ ├── chat/ # Chat screens │ └── service/ # Service detail screens ├── components/ # Reusable UI components │ ├── ui/ # Core UI components │ └── home/ # Home-specific components ├── contexts/ # React Context providers ├── services/ # API and business logic ├── constants/ # Ap …