A solidarity platform to ease the COVID-19 impact: an API-first approach

Abstract

At the end of this work, we would like to recall the conclusions and mention a certain number of perspectives that have emerged while working on this project. It is also important to briefly recall the objectives. The objective of this project was the design of a solidarity platform following an API-first approach. We completed the design and the backend development with a REST API. We also partially developed the mobile application. Our mobile application allows the guest user to explore items and browse the application with no registration required, which enable the user to get to know more about the application and take a comprehensive view before deciding to register. In addition, once the user register, it allows him to add items, make requests and initiatives. On the implementation level, the application was build using the Android Studio development environment, and using Java, the Object- Oriented programming language, as well as some internal and external libraries. Although we have achieved an important part of the objectives set at the beginning of this project, the final product requires more time and work. We could certainly have achieved more if the conditions were more favorable. The main problems we encountered are the multiple COVID-19 infections of our team and family members. But globally this project was a personal success and satisfaction for us. It allowed us to learn new concepts in many areas. Now, we plan to finalize this work and add other features we didn’t include in this first design like messaging and fundraising.