Gifteo gift planning app development

Gift-giving to loved ones is an integral part of interpersonal relationships and cultural traditions. However, the process of selecting and organizing gifts can be time-consuming and logistically complex, especially in the absence of a centralized tool for recording gift ideas and planning significant events. This bachelor’s thesis focuses on the design, development, and testing of the web application Gifteo, which serves as a tool for efficient gift management and planning for close individuals. The aim of the thesis was to create a solution that enables users to systematically record gift ideas, share wishlists, and coordinate group gift purchases. The thesis combines a theoretical review of existing solutions and an analysis of user needs with the practical implementation of the application. Development followed an iterative approach using modern technologies (React, Express, PostgreSQL) and concluded with user testing, the results of which were used to refine the user experience and determine priorities for further improvements. The resulting application is deployed in a production environment and offers a localized interface, notification system, and tools for collaborative gift planning. The contribution of this thesis lies not only in the created tool itself, which simplifies the gift-giving process, but also in the thoroughly documented development process, which can serve as a reference framework for similar projects.