Campus Trace App
Overview
Campus Trace is a mobile application designed to help users track lost items within their campus community. The app allows users to report lost items, view lost items reported by others, and connect with the owners of found items. With Campus Trace, users can quickly and easily reunite lost items with their rightful owners, fostering a sense of community and cooperation within the campus environment.
Features
Report Lost Items: Users can report lost items by providing details such as item name, category, description, time, and location last seen. View Lost Items: Users can view a list of lost items reported by others, along with their details and contact information of the owners. Connect with Owners: Users can connect with the owners of found items through the app's messaging system to arrange for item retrieval. Search Functionality: The app includes a search feature that allows users to search for specific lost items based on keywords or categories.
Technologies Used
Firebase Firestore: Used as the backend database for storing and retrieving lost item data. Firebase Authentication: Handles user authentication and authorization. Glide: Utilized for efficient image loading and caching. RecyclerView: Implemented for displaying lists of lost items in a scrollable manner. SearchView: Integrated to enable users to search for specific lost items.
Installation
Clone the repository to your local machine. Open the project in Android Studio. Build and run the project on an Android device or emulator.
Usage
Report a lost item by providing relevant details. View lost items reported by others and connect with the owners of found items. Use the search functionality to find specific lost items.
Contributing
Contributions to the Campus Trace app are welcome! If you encounter any bugs, have feature requests, or would like to contribute code enhancements, please feel free to submit a pull request.