# TAILLEUR TCHÉKÉ - OFFLINE-FIRST BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FOR TAILORS
> Offline-first mobile solution empowering West African tailors to digitize their workshops
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## ⚠️ Repository Notice
This is a **technical showcase repository** demonstrating the architecture and design decisions of an offline-first mobile application for artisan businesses. The actual production codebase is proprietary.
**This repository includes:**
- Offline-first architecture documentation
- Local database design (Isar NoSQL)
- Firebase cloud sync strategy
- Data modeling & relationships
- Technical decision records
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## 📋 Table of Contents
- Overview
- Problem & Solution
- System Architecture
- Technical Stack
- Key Features
- Data Models
- Offline-First Architecture
- Cloud Sync Strategy
- Technical Challenges
- Business Model
- Roadmap
- Screenshots
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## 🎯 Overview
**Tailleur Tchéké** is a complete business management solution designed specifically for West African tailors, combining **hardware (tablet) + software (offline-first Flutter app)** to digitize workshop operations in low-connectivity environments.
The app works **100% offline** by default, syncing to the cloud only when internet is available and the tailor has a Premium subscription.
### Quick Stats
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| **Status** | MVP tested with real tailors |
| **Tailors Testing** | ~5 artisans (Niger) |
| **Target Market** | Niger (expanding to West Africa) |
| **Offline Capability** | 100% functional without internet |
| **Development Period** | January 2026 - Present |
| **Platform** | Android tablets (iOS support ready) |
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## 🔍 Problem & Solution
### The Challenge
West African tailors face critical business management issues:
- ❌ **Paper-based records** - Client measurements on notebooks, easily lost/damaged
- ❌ **No client history** - Can't track past orders, preferences, or outstanding payments
- ❌ **Memory-dependent** - Rely on memory for deadlines, prices, fabric detai …