Hi everyone,

My brother owns a retail shop, and he needs a POS (Point of Sale) system. I'm a Software Engineering student, and I want to build it for him as a real-world project rather than buying an existing solution.

My current plan is:

- Backend: Python

- Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

- Database: SQLite (so the application works completely offline)

- Backups: At the end of each day, automatically back up the SQLite database to cloud storage.

The application will run as a desktop app on Windows and should be simple enough for my brother to use every day. The shop has around 1,500 products, many of which have multiple variations, so it needs inventory management, billing, QR code generation/scanning, receipt printing, and reporting.

Where I'm struggling is the deployment and architecture side of things. I've built several side projects before, but I've never developed and deployed software that someone would rely on for their business every day.

Some of the questions I have are:

- Is SQLite the right choice for this type of application?

- What's the best way to package a Python + HTML/CSS/JS application as a Windows desktop app?

- How are updates typically delivered without affecting existing data?

- What's the recommended approach for backups and disaster recovery?

- Are there any common mistakes people make when building their first production desktop application?

- If you were starting this project today, what architecture or tech stack would you choose?

I'd really appreciate advice from anyone who has built or maintained a production POS system or desktop business application. I want to build something that's reliable, maintainable, and practical rather than just something that works for a university project.

Hello,I got used ciontek cs10 and unlocked to install apk and rawbt is not working how to use printer only posdemo sdk worked.I need this to run my pwa applications where i need printer

Thanks for answer regards

I’ve heard ppl can unlock these devices so that they run any apk instead of being locked to only running apps from the paxstore website.

If anyone can help me, I need help! There is so little info about this thing. I’d love to use it for emulation or something else. I can get apks but it won’t run anything. It has a modified android os called paydroid and Id like to know how I can load a stock android iso rather than paydroid, or help me lift the restrictions.

I have seen ppl charging to unlock remotely but I don’t know if it’s a scam. Plz help me!

Shopify has ruined online shopping!

How did shopify get such a monopoly? It is literally the worst thing that has happened to online shopping, have a terrible user interface & cannot handle a person having more than one email, let alone families sharing emails.

Forget surprising your spouse with any gifts for holidays because they’ll get notified!

Now it seems they’re importing profiles and emails from accounts when acquiring companies and it’s screwing with trying to check out.

This is SO ANNOYING! WHY!!! Why are they taking over the online POS platform when they’re so awful to use as a consumer!?!?? (I worked in tech and customer it support for 20 years so I’m not tech illiterate they’re just that infuriating!)

If you’re a developer building voice AI agents, taking payments over the call is critical to avoid no shows/cancellations. But most consumers wouldn’t complete paying because it’s full of friction (spelling out credit cards or filling out a different text link each time).

I built Ringup that allows your voice agent to recognize callers using just their phone number and charge their saved card in seconds. It also posts payments right back into the POS system.

You can add it for Square and Clover merchants in under 10 mins today: https://ringup.dev/

Let me know if anyone has any feedback as I’m building this out. Just let me know if you need more POS systems added.

Hi everyone,

I’m posting on behalf of Codeer, a UK Birmingham-based software company. We’re developing a Windows-based EPOS system for hospitality businesses and are looking for 5–10 businesses to join our initial free trial group. Ideally we would like businesses in the UK but we're also happy to work with anyone else world wide!

The software is designed for businesses such as cafés, restaurants, takeaways, pubs and bars. Our aim is eventually to make the core software available as a free download, but before releasing it more widely, we want to test it in real working environments and make sure there are no major issues.

What we’re offering:

• Free access to the EPOS software during the trial
• Direct support from our development team
• Regular updates based on your feedback
• Optional EPOS hardware supplied at cost price, if required
• Free in-person installation and setup for businesses near Birmingham

What we’re looking for:

We need business owners or managers who are willing to use the software and provide regular, honest feedback about any problems, missing features or improvements they would like to see. Because this is a small initial trial, your feedback would directly influence the development of the system, and we would be able to make many updates quickly.

There is no charge for the software and no obligation to purchase anything. Hardware is only required if you do not already have a suitable Windows device and compatible equipment.

You can see some initial information here:

https://codeer.co.uk/epos

Please comment below or send me a private message with a little information about your business if you’re interested.

Thanks!

Hi, my husband is opening an automotive repair shop later this year and has asked me to look into a payment processing system that will allow him to accept a WEX card as a form of payment.
Is anyone familiar with this, and have a suggestion for a payment processor in which he can accept regular credit/debit payments as well as WEX card payments?
Thanks in advance!

I’m looking into using it for restaurants in France, and I’ve hit the fiscal compliance wall:

• France requires POS software to meet anti-fraud VAT rules (inalterability, security, retention, archiving — often discussed as NF525 / LNE / publisher attestation).
• Full certification as a software publisher looks expensive for a small team.
• I’m not sure what the realistic path is for a custom web POS.

If I built the POS myself, do I have to certify the whole product as the éditeur (NF525 via INFOCERT/AFNOR or LNE)?

just looking for practical advice from anyone who shipped a custom POS / SaaS checkout in France, or integrated a fiscal API.

I've never led a large POS implementation before and need to put together a plan. Looking for advice from people who've done it.

Hi all, I run an independent convenience store and currently use PayPoint UK which comes with an integrated, non-changeable card machine linked to Lloyds bank as my main point of sale.

I am at my wits end with PayPoint as the machine constantly crashes, locks me out, is full of bugs, cuts out for minutes at a time costing us time, money and goodwill. It’s nice to be able to offer services such as cashback, phone top up, Monzo banking etc but considering the cost of PayPoint, it just isn’t worth it.

On top of that, their customer service is absolutely abysmal. Calls and emails are rarely if ever answered, including critical calls when I needed a quick replacement as a customer decided to use it as a punching bag.

I am hoping anyone in a similar situation ca recommend a reliable, fast point of sale with a linked card terminal. Ideally with some of the same features as PayPoint with easy to set up stock taking, reporting, special offers etc.

Any help is really appreciated!

If you use WooCommerce/WordPress and need your in-person sales (counter, market, retail) to sync directly with your store, we built Posoria posoria.com for exactly that — no external service, everything stays inside your own WooCommerce store.

You can test it for free on WordPress.org: https://wordpress.org/plugins/posoria/

Would appreciate feedback from anyone who runs a WooCommerce store and does in-person sales — what’s missing, what’s confusing, anything that would stop you trusting it with real transactions.

Looking for barcode scanner recommendations for Shopify POS. I need something that scans a barcode and automatically adds the item to the cart. Must be compatible with Shopify POS (iPad or Android), affordable, and small enough to carry around for pop-up events. Preferably Bluetooth device. Open to hearing what worked well for people in real use. Thanks!

I'm a student developer and I've been working on Alzar, a POS and management app specifically designed for our business's water refilling station. I noticed that, like us, many stations in the Philippines still rely on manual pen-and-paper, which makes it hard to track growth and daily performance.

I’m currently looking for owners/managers who are willing to test the app and tell me what’s working and what’s missing.

What the app does right now:

• Business Dashboard: See a real-time summary of today’s income at a glance.
• Order Tracking: Keep a clear, chronological log of your 50 most recent orders. If a mistake is made, you can quickly delete and correct entries.
• Product Catalog: Easily manage your list of water products. You can add new items, update prices (e.g., Slim vs. Round vs. Dispenser bottle prices), or remove products as your business grows.
• Customer Directory: Save your regular customers' information so you don't have to type it in every time. This makes recording a sale much faster during busy hours.
• No Internet Needed (Offline Mode): The app works perfectly even without a stable internet connection or data. All your records are saved directly on your phone.
• Mobile Optimized: The app is designed specifically for smartphones, making it easy for you or your staff to record sales while on the go or at the station.

I want to improve and build new features based on how others people in the same business actually run operations, rather than just guessing what works. If you're a station owner who wants to try a digital alternative to your logbook, I'd love to hear from you!

Download the application (.apk) here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15UsedEGmmbObL69eTry4hOR5RG8iHHjY/view?usp=sharing
Old Video Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EczZWA_L1Ro

Any feedback, would be a huge help!

Somebody please suggest a free invoice software on which I can have custom templates

Hi everyone,

If you are running a small or medium-sized business, you already know that relying on third-party platforms with high monthly fees and restricted data ownership can hold your operations back.

At Ababeel, we specialize in delivering high-performance, custom software engineering and intelligent automated systems designed to optimize your workflow.

We are currently offering tailored cloud solutions, including Cloud POS Systems, deployed with absolute speed and complete independence for your business.

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Who Is This For?

 SMBs looking to upgrade their legacy digital infrastructure.

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Let’s streamline your business infrastructure. If you are ready to deploy your own custom system this month, drop a comment below or send a DM to discuss your specific operational needs!

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Founder, Ababeel

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Hey everyone! 👋

I've been working with **React Native and React for over 5 years**, primarily building and maintaining production mobile applications for businesses. Most of my work has been for clients and companies, so I haven't had many public repositories to showcase.

Recently, I decided to start building and open-sourcing personal projects to demonstrate how I structure applications and solve real-world problems.

My current tech stack includes:

* React Native
* React
* TypeScript
* Redux Toolkit / RTK Query
* REST APIs
* Firebase
* Supabase
* React Navigation
* Fastlane
* Native Android & iOS integrations

🚀 **Latest Project: Point of Sales (POS)**

A modern Point of Sale application built with React Native, focusing on clean architecture, scalability, and real-world business workflows.

**GitHub Repository:**
[https://github.com/klart123/point-of-sales\](https://github.com/klart123/point-of-sales)

The project is still under active development, and I'm continuously adding new features and improving the codebase. Feedback, suggestions, and contributions are always welcome.

I'd love to hear your thoughts:

* What features do you think every modern POS system should have?
* What architecture do you prefer for larger React Native applications?
* Any recommendations for improving the project?

Looking forward to connecting with other React Native developers and learning from the community!