Task-Based Marketplace Platform Master Development Specification (Vendor-Neutral) TABLE OF CONTENTS Project Overview Background Functional Requirements Client Role Tasker Role Admin Role (Optional) Technology Stack (Suggested) Development Stages Project Deliverables Ownership & Rights Testing & Quality Assurance Support & Maintenance Hosting & Domain Confidentiality Conclusion 1. PROJECT OVERVIEW This project is a comprehensive task-based marketplace platform designed to connect Clients who need work done with Taskers who provide services. Core Capabilities: Clients can post tasks, review bids, select Taskers, communicate in real time, make payments, track progress, and leave ratings/reviews. Taskers can create professional profiles, browse tasks, submit bids, manage assigned jobs, communicate with clients, and receive payouts upon completion. Both roles have dedicated dashboards to manage tasks, bids, earnings, and history. An optional Admin role provides platform oversight including user management, dispute handling, payment monitoring, and analytics. The platform prioritizes: Secure payments Transparent feedback Real-time communication Efficient task workflows 2. BACKGROUND The platform addresses the growing demand for a modern, transparent, and efficient way to outsource short-term tasks and freelance services. Traditional methods of finding help are often: Time-consuming Non-transparent Difficult to trust This system creates a centralized marketplace where: Clients can quickly find qualified Taskers Taskers gain steady access to work opportunities Payments, communication, and accountability are handled within one system The goal is to improve trust, efficiency, and scalability for both sides. 3. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS A. CLIENT ROLE Task Management Create tasks with: Title Description Category Deadline Budget Edit existing tasks Delete tasks View all bids submitted for each task Accept one bid to assign a Tasker Messaging Real-time chat with assigned Tasker Message history tied to specific tasks Payments Make payments when accepting a Tasker Track payment status: Pending Completed Refunded Mark task as completed to release payment Ratings & Reviews Rate Tasker after completion (e.g. 1–5 stars) Write written reviews View Tasker profiles with past ratings/reviews Client Dashboard Active tasks Pending bids In-progress tasks Completed tasks with payment status B. TASKER ROLE Profile Management Create and edit profile List skills and services Set pricing (hourly / fixed) Set availability calendar Task Management Browse available tasks Submit bids/offers View accepted jobs Track task progress Monitor payment status Messaging Real-time chat with clients View message history per task Earnings & Payouts Earnings overview Payment history Receive payouts after task completion Ratings & Reviews Receive ratings from clients View public profile feedback Tasker Dashboard Available tasks Submitted bids Accepted jobs Earnings summary C. ADMIN ROLE (OPTIONAL) User Management View and manage Client and Tasker accounts Suspend or restrict users if needed Dispute Management Handle disputes between Clients and Taskers Review evidence and communication history Payment Monitoring View all transactions Monitor payouts and refunds Reporting & Analytics Platform metrics: Tasks created Bids submitted Revenue User growth 4. TECHNOLOGY STACK (SUGGESTED) Final stack may be adjusted based on architectural decisions. Frontend Web app: Next.js Admin dashboard: React UI/UX Design: Figma Backend API: Node.js + Express Database: MongoDB Infrastructure Hosting: Cloud provider (e.g. AWS, DigitalOcean) CI/CD pipelines Secure authentication and authorization Payment integration (e.g. Stripe or equivalent) 5. DEVELOPMENT STAGES Requirement Analysis Full feature clarification User flows and role definitions UI/UX Design All screens and dashboards Responsive layouts Design system Frontend Development Client-facing website Tasker flows Admin dashboard Backend Development API services Database schema Authentication & authorization Payment handling Integration Frontend ↔ Backend Real-time messaging Payments Testing & QA Functional testing Edge cases Performance checks Deployment Production deployment Domain connection Monitoring setup 6. PROJECT DELIVERABLES Fully functional task marketplace platform Web-based admin dashboard Responsive UI Complete source code Database schemas Deployment-ready configuration Access credentials and documentation 7. OWNERSHIP & RIGHTS Full ownership of source code is transferred to the client upon completion No licensing restrictions unless explicitly agreed otherwise 8. TESTING & QUALITY ASSURANCE Dedicated testing phase required Independent QA preferred Testing includes: User flows Payments Messaging Edge cases Feedback incorporated before launch 9. SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE Post-launch support period for: Bug fixes Security updates System hardening and stability improvements Optional long-term maintenance agreement 10. HOSTING & DOMAIN Cloud hosting environment required Scalable infrastructure recommended Domain can be existing or newly registered SSL and security certificates required 11. CONFIDENTIALITY All shared materials, ideas, and specifications are confidential Information may only be used for development purposes No sharing with third parties without permission Intellectual property must be protected 12. CONCLUSION This platform delivers a secure, transparent, and scalable marketplace for task-based work. By combining task management, real-time communication, secure payments, and reputation systems, it enables efficient collaboration between Clients and Taskers. The result is a modern, trustworthy ecosystem that benefits both service seekers and service providers, with room for growth, automation, and future enhancements.