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Errandr: The Future of Task Hiring

Inspiration

We saw a gap in the market—people struggle to find reliable help for everyday tasks, while skilled individuals often seek flexible work opportunities. Errandr was born to seamlessly connect both groups in real-time.

What it does

Errandr is a location-based task hiring platform that allows users to post tasks, set prices, and receive counteroffers from nearby workers. Taskers can track available jobs, negotiate pay, and securely complete transactions—all while ensuring transparency through reviews and secure payments.

How we built it

We developed Errandr using:

Frontend: React.js for a seamless, responsive UI
Backend: Node.js with Express.js for scalable task management
Database: PostgreSQL for structured task and user tracking
Location Services: Google Maps API for real-time job discovery
Authentication & Security: JWT for secure user sessions
Payments: Stripe API for seamless transactions

Challenges we ran into

Real-time tracking: Ensuring smooth and accurate location-based matching
Counteroffer system: Balancing flexibility with a user-friendly interface
Secure transactions: Implementing fraud prevention and dispute resolution

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Successfully integrated location-based task matching
Built an intuitive bidding system for fair pricing
Created a secure, transparent platform that users can trust

What we learned

The importance of user experience in task negotiation
How to optimize location tracking for real-time interactions
Best practices for scaling a high-demand, real-time application

What's next for Errandr

AI-powered task matching for better job recommendations
In-app chat & notifications for seamless communication
Task insurance & verification for extra security
Expanding to businesses for bulk task postings

Errandr is redefining task hiring—one job at a time. 🚀

Built With

Submitted to

Intellibus Hackathon 2025

Created by

I developed the backend for this project using the Fastify framework powered by Bun.js, ensuring high performance and scalability. The backend was structured with a clean separation of concerns, integrating WebSockets for real-time updates and optimizing database interactions using PostgreSQL with PgBouncer for efficient connection pooling. I also containerized the services with Docker to enhance scalability and maintainability. Additionally, I set up a CI/CD pipeline to automate testing, building, and deployment, ensuring a smooth and reliable development workflow.

Proximity Bailey
Chantae Williams
IT pro with skills in web dev, SaaS, CRM, tech support & project management. Excited to build & collaborate!
Tevin Edwards
Shavar Campbell
Mario Frith
I build front-end web apps and backend services for end-to-end solutions, with a passion for AI-driven innovation and seamless experiences.

Updates

Chantae Williams started this project — Mar 15, 2025 03:38 PM EDT

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