WIA2007 Mobile Application Development
Occurrence: Occ 2
Lecturer: Dr. Nur Nasuha binti Mohd Daud
CommUnity is a mobile application designed to foster sustainability and community engagement, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). This project targets university students and residents in urban areas, addressing common challenges like public transport accessibility, food sharing, emergency reporting, and community communication.
The application was developed using Android Studio, leveraging its robust development environment for creating intuitive and responsive user interfaces. Firebase serves as the backend, providing real-time database functionalities, user authentication, and seamless data synchronization.
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Authentication Module
- Secure login and registration system with Firebase Authentication.
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Public Buses Information
- Real-time bus tracking, route planning, and estimated arrival times.
- Encourages eco-friendly travel options.
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Community Food Market
- Platform for sharing and purchasing surplus food to reduce waste.
- Features include food listings, search functionality, and past order tracking.
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Emergency Reporting and Alerts
- Tools for reporting emergencies, locating nearby services, and receiving real-time alerts.
- Promotes safety and strong community institutions.
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Event Calendar
- Scheduling and viewing local events to enhance community participation.
- Users can add events and access event details.
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Forum
- Platform for discussing local issues, sharing ideas, and connecting with community members.
- Features include post creation, comments, and category-based sorting.
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Interactive Data Visualizations
- Graphs showcasing statistics like public transport usage and green initiative execution.
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Performance and Responsiveness
The app ensures smooth user interactions and real-time updates, with minimal load times and seamless transitions. -
Scalability and Maintainability
Designed to support future expansions and updates without major system overhauls, ensuring efficient maintenance and scalability.
By addressing immediate community needs, CommUnity aims to:
- Promote sustainability.
- Improve access to essential services.
- Strengthen ties within the community.
Its emphasis on public transport, food sharing, and emergency services ensures a safer, more connected, and environmentally friendly urban living experience.
| Name | Roles | Description |
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| Lee Jian Wen | Project Manager, Programmer, UI/UX Designer | - Backend coding for Public Buses Information module and Informative Graph for Public Data module. - UI designing for Public Buses Information module and Informative Graph for Public Data module. - Facilitate teamwork collaboration among members and oversee the overall working process. |
| Muhammad Amir Izzan | Programmer, UI/UX Designer, Debugger | - Backend coding for Emergency Reporting and Alerts module, Event Calendar module. - UI designing for Emergency Reporting and Alerts module, Event Calendar module. - Responsible for guiding the team in debugging the application. |
| Yeah Jing Ze | Programmer, Database Developer, Lead UI/UX Designer | - Backend coding for Authentication module, bottom navigation bar. - Lead in app navigation flow analysis. - Created UI template with detailed color codes and themes, UI designing for Authentication module. - Initiate database development with the team. |
| Jonathan Siew Zunxian | Programmer, UI/UX Designer, Program Tester | - Backend coding for Community Food Market module, application’s home page. - UI designing for Community Food Market module, application’s home page. - Responsible to test the application during deployment and implementation. |
| Ng Sean Sean | Programmer, UI/UX Designer, Program Tester | - Backend coding for Forum module. - UI designing for Forum module. - Responsible to test the application during deployment and implementation. |