Vinted
Vinted is Europe's largest online marketplace for second-hand fashion, known for its advanced search and recommendation technologies.
Services
Vinted operates as Europe’s largest online second-hand fashion marketplace, connecting users to buy and sell pre-owned clothing and accessories. Leveraging advanced technological solutions, Vinted enhances user experience through personalized fashion recommendations delivered by their Vespa search engine. The platform utilizes a 3-stage recommender system that considers both explicit and implicit user preferences to provide highly relevant suggestions. Additionally, Vinted has implemented faceted search via Elasticsearch, refining search results efficiently.
Technology and Innovation
At the forefront of innovation, Vinted has made significant advancements in technology to enhance user experience and improve system efficiency. Vinted shifted its web development framework from Backbone.js to React, boosting DOM performance and development speed. For Android development, the company adopted Kotlin in September 2015, and introduced PrefeRx, a reactive SharedPreferences library. To maintain high standards during code refactors and reviews, Vinted developed a robust and reliable test suite. These technological efforts underscore Vinted's commitment to offering a seamless and efficient user experience.
Open Source Contributions
Vinted actively contributes to the open source community, releasing several projects on GitHub. These contributions not only help to advance the programming community but also reflect Vinted's dedication to sharing knowledge and innovations. Their open-source projects include tools and libraries that can be utilized by developers around the globe to improve their own software development processes.
Engineering Team Expansion
To support its growing technological needs and innovation-driven culture, Vinted is expanding its engineering team to Kaunas, Lithuania. This expansion aims to attract top talent from the region, enhancing Vinted's capacity to further develop and maintain its cutting-edge marketplace. By broadening its team, Vinted continues to solidify its position as a leader in the online second-hand fashion market.