Can I make this app with Corona?

Getting Started Newbie Questions
#1

I am working on an application and am wondering if Corona is the correct tool for me to use for his application.  I’ll give you an idea of what I am trying to create. Any feedback would be much appreciated.

I am in the process of developing an app that requires two separate roles.  Both need to be able to log in with username and password.  Therefore I require data storage for both usernames and passwords.

User 1 needs to be able to view a listing of posts from user 2.  I would like them to be able to filter the listing or search within the listing by names of user 2. In addition, user 1 can make submissions to user 2.  These submission would be documents, possibly using dropbox or something (this is not as necessary, but I would like to do it).  

User 2 needs to be able to make positings viewable for user 1.  In addition, I would like them to be able to view listings of user 1’s.  See how many are available.  

This is the idea in a nutshell.  It really isn’t too complex I just am unsure if Corona is the appropriate tool.  I have read a decent amount about Corona being used outside of game development, and I’d like to give it a shot.  

Thanks!

#2

Corona is fine for that. The major piece is the server side component. For working with Corona I use Coronium.IO but there are many options, of course.

#3

horacebury is right but you don’t need Coronium.IO for that you can simply use json on a web server (or amazon s3) to achieve the backend piece.

#4

horacebury is right, but for the backend part you can use third party sdk, which make this process easier for you. Also which is cheaper in cost and you can manage his pricing as your app grow in the market. I don’t have too much knowledge about amazon s3 pricing, but i will recommend you to see the ShepHertz.  I am also using their api and they provide good support with lots of feature like user management, leaderboard and marketing automation etc. 

Thanks

#5

Corona is fine for that. The major piece is the server side component. For working with Corona I use Coronium.IO but there are many options, of course.

#6

horacebury is right but you don’t need Coronium.IO for that you can simply use json on a web server (or amazon s3) to achieve the backend piece.

#7

horacebury is right, but for the backend part you can use third party sdk, which make this process easier for you. Also which is cheaper in cost and you can manage his pricing as your app grow in the market. I don’t have too much knowledge about amazon s3 pricing, but i will recommend you to see the ShepHertz.  I am also using their api and they provide good support with lots of feature like user management, leaderboard and marketing automation etc. 

Thanks