Profile Checker
GitHub Profile & Followers Explorer
- Platform
- iOS
- Timeline
- 6 weeks to launch
- Technology
- Swift · GitHub REST API
The product at a glance
Mobile-first GitHub profile explorer for developers and recruiters—followers, repos, and insights with offline saved profiles via official API data.
- Client
- Developer Tools Startup
- Industry
- Developer Tools
- Services
- iOS Development, API Integration, Offline UX
- Duration
- 6 weeks
- Team Size
- 4 specialists
What was broken—and why it mattered
Developers and recruiters browse GitHub profiles on mobile web—a fragmented experience without offline access or quick comparisons.
“Build a focused iOS app to explore public GitHub profiles, repos, followers, and insights—with offline saved profiles.”
- 01
GitHub API rate limits and pagination for large follower lists
- 02
Offline storage and sync for saved profiles without stale data confusion
- 03
Presenting developer metrics in a scannable, mobile-first layout
How we thought before we built
Research, planning, product decisions, and user flow architecture—mapped before a single line of production code.
User & Market Research
GitHub API rate limits and pagination for large follower lists
Product Roadmap & Scope
Build a focused iOS app to explore public GitHub profiles, repos, followers, and insights—with offline saved profiles.
Core Product Decisions
Profile Checker aggregates public GitHub data—followers, following, repositories, and profile insights—in a clean mobile UI with offline lookup for saved profiles using official API data.
User Flow Architecture
Connected to GitHub's public REST API with efficient pagination and caching strategies.
UX thinking, not just screens
Every screen was designed around one question: how fast can a user reach their outcome? We mapped flows, tested edge cases, and built a visual system that scales with the product.
Primary User Journey
Connected to GitHub's public REST API with efficient pagination and caching strategies.
Profile Overview
Low-friction entry points and progressive disclosure—users reach value without tutorial overload.
Repos & Stats
Offline storage and sync for saved profiles without stale data confusion
Saved Offline
Presenting developer metrics in a scannable, mobile-first layout
From discovery to launch
Discovery
GitHub API rate limits and pagination for large follower lists
Planning
Build a focused iOS app to explore public GitHub profiles, repos, followers, and insights—with offline saved profiles.
Design
Connected to GitHub's public REST API with efficient pagination and caching strategies.
Development
Designed unified profile views for repos, followers, following, and key stats.
Testing
QA across devices, edge cases, and performance—stress-tested AI pipelines and user flows before release.
Launch
Implemented local storage for quick offline access to bookmarked profiles.
Built on a production-grade foundation
Every layer chosen for performance, scalability, and the specific demands of this product.
Frontend
- Swift
- Core Data
- iOS
Backend
- GitHub REST API
- OAuth
Outcomes that matter
Business impact, user growth, and product metrics—the story founders and investors want to hear.
API Data Source
Accurate public profile information from GitHub's REST API.
Saved Profiles
Bookmark profiles for instant lookup without connectivity.
Developer UX
Scannable metrics layout designed for phone-first browsing.
Recruiter Workflows
Quick comparisons and profile exploration on the go.
Client testimonial
From idea to launch, they handled everything perfectly. The communication was smooth, deadlines were met, and the final product exceeded our expectations. A reliable tech partner for startups!
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