📚 Technology Stack
NextJs, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, Vercel, React Server Components, Next Auth, Prisma, PostgreSQL, Cloudinary, Google Maps API
📃 Overview
Duration: 7/2024 - now (oncoming 🚀)
This project is a comprehensive car rental service platform designed specifically for the Ho Chi Minh City market. The website provides a seamless booking experience for customers looking to rent vehicles for business or leisure travel, with a focus on user experience, performance, and local market needs. The platform features an intuitive interface, real-time availability checking, and integrated payment processing to create a hassle-free rental experience.
🚗 Fleet Management System
- Dynamic Vehicle Catalog: Complete database of vehicles with detailed specifications and high-quality images
- Category Filtering: Browse by vehicle type (sedan, SUV, luxury, van) with smart filtering options
- Availability Calendar: Real-time tracking of vehicle availability with visual calendar interface
- Pricing Management: Dynamic pricing based on duration, season, and vehicle demand
- Maintenance Tracking: Backend system for tracking vehicle maintenance schedules and history
- Feature Comparison: Side-by-side comparison of multiple vehicles to aid customer decision-making
🔑 Booking & Reservation System
- Streamlined Booking Process: Intuitive 3-step booking flow optimized for conversion
- Date & Time Selection: Flexible pickup and return scheduling with timezone awareness
- Location Services: Integration with Google Maps API for pickup/drop-off point selection
- Extra Services: Add-on options including insurance packages, GPS, child seats, and additional drivers
- Mobile-optimized Checkout: Responsive payment process that works seamlessly on all devices
- Booking Management: Customer portal for viewing, modifying, or canceling reservations
- Automated Confirmations: Instant email and SMS notifications for booking confirmations and reminders
💼 Business Operations Features
- Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive management panel for fleet operations and reservations
- Revenue Analytics: Detailed reporting on booking patterns, vehicle utilization, and revenue streams
- Customer Database: CRM functionality for managing customer relationships and preferences
- Document Management: Digital storage and verification of driving licenses and insurance documents
- Promotional Tools: Coupon code system and seasonal discount management
- Partner Portal: Interface for travel agencies and hotels to make reservations through B2B channels
🎨 User Interface & Experience
- Localized Design: Cultural and aesthetic considerations specific to Vietnamese market
- Multilingual Support: Vietnamese and English language options with extensible translation system
- Virtual Vehicle Tours: 360° interior views of premium vehicles
- Progressive Web App: Installable on mobile devices with offline functionality
- Accessibility Compliant: WCAG 2.1 standards implementation for inclusive user experience
- Optimized Performance: 90+ Lighthouse score for core web vitals on all pages
🛠️ Technical Implementation
- Next.js App Router: Leveraging the latest Next.js features for optimized routing and rendering
- Server Components: Using React Server Components for improved performance and SEO
- API Architecture: RESTful API design with secure endpoints for all critical operations
- Authentication System: Secure user authentication with role-based access control
- Database Design: Normalized PostgreSQL database schema with efficient query optimization
- Image Processing: Cloudinary integration for automatic resizing and optimization of vehicle images
- Caching Strategy: Intelligent caching for frequently accessed data to minimize database load
📱 Mobile Experience
- Responsive Design: Fluid layouts that adapt perfectly to any screen size
- Touch-optimized Controls: Large touch targets and swipe gestures for mobile users
- Progressive Loading: Optimized asset loading for varying network conditions
- Location-based Features: GPS integration for finding nearest available vehicles
- Mobile Notifications: Push notifications for booking updates and special offers
🔮 Future Roadmap
- Integration with Vietnamese digital payment services (MoMo, ZaloPay)
- AI-powered recommendation system based on user preferences and behavior
- Driver service add-on with driver profiles and ratings
- Blockchain-based vehicle history verification system
- Mobile application development for iOS and Android platforms
This car rental service project demonstrates expertise in building production-ready web applications tailored to specific market needs, combining local business knowledge with modern web development practices.