Mobile Rental Platform
A comprehensive Android mobile rental application developed as a group project using modern Android development practices. Built with Kotlin and leveraging Firebase for backend services, the app integrates Google Maps SDK for location-based features and includes Firebase Authentication for user management. The project follows MVC architecture with organized controllers, models, and views, demonstrating professional Android development patterns with Material Design principles and comprehensive testing implementation.
KotlinAndroidFirebaseGoogle MapsMobile Development
Key Features
- Firebase Authentication for secure user login and registration
- Google Maps SDK integration for location-based services
- Firebase Firestore for real-time data synchronization
- Location services integration for proximity-based features
- Material Design UI components for modern interface
- MVC architecture with organized code structure
- JSON data parsing with Gson library
- Comprehensive testing with JUnit and Espresso
- View binding for efficient UI handling
- Firebase Analytics for user behavior tracking
- Google Services integration for enhanced functionality
- Gradle build system with Kotlin DSL configuration
Tech Stack
Frontend
KotlinAndroid SDKMaterial DesignConstraintLayout
Backend
Firebase AuthenticationFirebase FirestoreFirebase Analytics
AWS Services
Google Maps SDKGoogle Location ServicesGoogle Services
Development Tools
Android StudioGradleGitSecrets Gradle PluginJUnitEspressoAndroidX Test
Challenges
- Integrating multiple Google and Firebase services seamlessly
- Implementing secure authentication and data handling
- Managing location permissions and privacy considerations
- Creating responsive UI across various Android device sizes
- Organizing complex MVC architecture for team collaboration
- Handling real-time data synchronization with Firestore
- Implementing comprehensive testing strategy for mobile app
Key Learnings
- Advanced Kotlin programming for Android development
- Firebase ecosystem integration and real-time database management
- Google Maps SDK implementation and location-based features
- Android MVC architecture and professional code organization
- Mobile authentication and security best practices
- Material Design principles and modern Android UI development
- Gradle build system configuration with Kotlin DSL
- Android testing frameworks and quality assurance practices