Custom Invoicing Solution for Obsthof Berlin
Live since 2024
Problem Solved
Managing invoices, quotes, customer data, and product information across multiple tools is inefficient and error-prone. This custom web-based solution was designed to streamline the entire process for a local fruit basket delivery service, saving time and simplifying their operations.
Tech Stack
- Ruby on Rails 7: Provides a robust foundation for building complex web applications, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
- Tailwind CSS: Enables the creation of a user-friendly and responsive interface tailored to the company's needs.
- Stimulus JS: Adds light but powerful JavaScript enhancements for a dynamic user experience.
- PostgreSQL: A robust relational database for storing invoices, customer data, and more.
- Redis: Used for caching and potentially background job queuing to improve performance.
- Docker: Simplifies deployment and ensures consistent environments.
- Digital Ocean: Provides cloud hosting for reliability and scalability.
Challenges
The primary challenge involved understanding the specific invoicing and accounting requirements for businesses in Germany. Research and careful planning were essential to ensure compliance with legal regulations.
Key Learnings
- Rails Expertise: This project further advanced my Rails skills, particularly in the areas of:
- Background Jobs: For automated tasks like invoice generation and scheduling.
- Emails: For sending confirmations, invoices, and reminders.
- Business Knowledge: Gained insights into the operational workflows of a small delivery business.