Communitrade is a desktop software application that will be created to connect users with each other so that they may offer items for trade with other users in lieu of using any currency. Rather than using money to buy goods, this platform will only allow clients to accept offers to exchange for other items. The trade management system will connect users' devices to the internet to update our database, and refresh their selection of items to browse and trade. Users will be able to create postings, and make offers on items that are listed in the application. The application will be available for computers running the windows operating system. The system will be built upon the c# language and the .NET framework

Features: Browse section: The browse section will display all available ads organized by category Listing Items: Users will be able to list any items for trade, with specific input areas for details and how to contact. Posting pictures: Ads for items will have the option to upload pictures Chat: Users will be able to use a chat feature to communicate with one another to come to agreements and arrangements. Chats will be accessed from a button pop-up at the bottom of the screen Notifications: Users can be notified for interest in their posted ads. Notifications will be consolidated in a notification center Categories: The software will include categories for items to be posted in Map: A map will be built into the software by connecting to the google maps API in order to display approximate locations of ads User page: Users will have available a personal page with optional info to be included like age, name, email, phone number, and personal avatar pictures User History: Users will be able view history of ads they have visited Advertisements: Advertisements can be displayed and monetized appropriately in the listing section

End Users: Business owners: All business owners will be able to list items they are willing to trade Individuals: Any individual with items they wish to list on a desktop application Advertisers: Advertisers who wish to pay money to advertise within the listing section End User Stories: As an individual, I want to be able to list things I have and receive offers to trade and connect with other individuals and businesses As a business owner, I would like to have other means of exchanging and advertising goods on an easily accessible desktop application. I want to be able to list multiple items for a low cost, and have an easy reliable way of connecting with customers As an advertiser, I would like an easy interface to navigate and an area of the application that receives exposure

Areas Covered: Database: This project will include a dynamic database that is accessed by each client application over the internet. The database will store user data, listing information, photos, Listing consolidation: This area of the project will contain all listing information in an intuitive format, organized into categories based on the item advertised for trade Business advertisements: Businesses who desire to list items for trades or trade-ins can pay a cost to list more than the limit of advertisements allowed for individuals Communications: Our software will incorporate an easy way to communicate with other individuals and businesses to facilitate the trading of items Organizational structure of items: A central database will be used to draw data from and update user clients. The data will be used to fill in user profiles and user advertisements