thescomart/Scomart

ScoMart — Buy and Sell Safely A peer-to-peer marketplace with escrow-protected payments. Buyers pay through Paystack and funds are held until delivery is confirmed. Sellers get paid after buyers verify their goods. Includes in-app messaging, order tracking, seller dashboard, and buyer protection. Built for Nigeria. # ScoMart - Peer-to-Peer Marketplace A mobile-first marketplace built for Nigerian buyers and sellers with escrow-protected payments. ## How It Works 1. Sellers list products with photos and pricing 2. Buyers purchase through Paystack — funds are held in escrow 3. Buyer and seller communicate via in-app messenger 4. Buyer confirms delivery — funds are released to seller 5. If goods are faulty or not delivered, buyer is protected ## Tech Stack - **Frontend:** Vanilla JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3 - **Backend:** Supabase (PostgreSQL, Auth, Edge Functions, RLS) - **Payments:** Paystack (Checkout, Transfers API, Mobile Money) - **Database Security:** Row Level Security policies for buyer/seller data protection ## Features - User authentication (signup, login, profile management) - Product listings with image upload - Real-time in-app messaging - Shopping cart and checkout - Escrow payment system - Order tracking (awaiting payment, confirmed, shipped, delivered) - Seller dashboard with earnings tracking - Buyer protection and dispute system - Admin panel for listings approval and user management - Dark mode toggle - Mobile money support (OPay, Moniepoint, PalmPay) ## What I Learned - Database schema design for marketplace transactions - Implementing Row Level Security for multi-tenant data - Debugging production issues (CORS, missing columns, RLS violations) - Integrating third-party payment APIs - Building serverless Edge Functions for secure bank transfers - Managing a full development lifecycle as a solo developer ## Status ScoMart is functional and approaching public launch. Built entirely on mobile.