Princeton TextBook Exchange
- Project Leader
- Jake Reichel
- Project Manager/Advising TA
- Jerry Cai
- Members
- Jake Reichel
- Daniel Hahn
- Rae Perez
- David Nie
- Esther Liao
Elevator Pitch
Do you hate the current textbook exchange applications? We do. Now introducing Nextbook, Princeton’s next textbook exchange application. We’re providing rich multifield search capabilities, a watchlist, and easy buying and selling through text and email - all on your phone. It’s fast, simple, and on the go. What are you waiting for? Check it out!
Timeline
Week | Official Deadlines | Our Goals |
---|---|---|
7 (3/19-3/25) Spring Break | Learn basics of React Native, database management. Research market, develop user flows. Preliminary UI sketch | |
8 (3/26-4/1) | Build “add book” feature (requires database). Build search mechanism. Set up server | |
9 (4/2-4/8) | Collect initial data on books. Set up basic database. Build login page | |
10 (4/9-4/15) | 4/14 Prototype Due | Improve functionality of features. Set up login page. Enhance database to include user profiles |
11 (4/16-4/22) | Implement UI design. Set up profile page. Enhance features | |
12 (4/23-4/29) | 4/28 Alpha Test | Working prototype. In-house testing. Bug fixes |
13 (4/30-5/6) | 5/5 Beta Test | Test with real users. Draft of deliverables. Bug fixes |
14 (5/7-5/13) | Demo days | Finish deliverables. Practice pitch |