ParkSpace

ParkSpace offers a sophisticated platform that harnesses GPS technology and real-time data to tackle the challenges of urban parking, providing seamless, affordable, and eco-friendly solutions. With features like nearby parking spot listings, advanced search and filtering options, booking history, and real-time navigation, ParkSpace caters to commuters, residents, businesses, and tourists alike, prioritizing convenience, accessibility, and sustainability in urban mobility. From stress-free parking options to optimized space utilization for businesses, ParkSpace endeavors to elevate the overall parking experience while fostering community engagement and knowledge sharing among users.

Tech Stack

ParkSpace was built using the following technologies:

Application Sneak Peek

{ width=300px } Home Screen	{ width=300px } Search Screen	{ width=300px } Parking Details
{ width=300px } Booking Form	{ width=300px } Booking Summary Screen	{ width=300px } Parking Ticket Screen
{ width=300px } Navigation Feature	{ width=300px } Active Bookings Screen	{ width=300px } Active Booking Details Screen
{ width=300px } Timer Screen	{ width=300px } User Profile Screen	{ width=300px } Notifications Screen

ParkSpace - Build Instructions

Cloning the Repository

Begin by cloning the ParkSpace repository using Git:

git clone https://git.cs.dal.ca/patel33/csci_5708_group_12g_project.git

Open in Android Studio

Open the cloned ParkSpace project in Android Studio.

Sync Gradle Files

Ensure that Gradle files are synced by clicking on the "Sync Project with Gradle Files" icon or through the "File" menu.

Configure Firebase

ParkSpace utilizes Firebase services. Set up your Firebase project and add the necessary configuration files (google-services.json) to the app module.

Configure API Keys

If your application uses APIs requiring keys (e.g., Google Maps API, Firebase services), obtain the necessary API keys and add them to your project's configuration files (e.g., google_maps_api.xml).

Build Variants

ParkSpace supports different build variants for debugging and release. Select the desired build variant from the "Build Variants" tab in Android Studio.

Run the Application

You can run the ParkSpace application on an emulator or a physical device connected to your development machine. Select the target device from the device dropdown menu in Android Studio and click on the "Run" button.

Generating APK

To generate an APK file for distribution, select "Build" > "Build Bundle(s) / APK(s)" > "Build APK(s)" from the Android Studio menu. The APK file will be generated in the project's "build" directory.

Dependencies

The following dependencies are used in the ParkSpace project:

• com.google.firebase:firebase-perf-ktx:20.5.2 - Firebase Performance Monitoring
• io.coil-kt:coil-compose:1.4.0 - Coil Compose
• androidx.core:core-ktx:1.12.0 - AndroidX Core Kotlin Extensions
• androidx.lifecycle:lifecycle-runtime-ktx:2.7.0 - AndroidX Lifecycle Runtime Kotlin Extensions
• androidx.activity:activity-compose:1.8.2 - AndroidX Activity Compose
• androidx.compose.ui:ui:$compose_version - Jetpack Compose UI Toolkit
• androidx.compose.ui:ui-graphics:$compose_version - Jetpack Compose UI Graphics
• androidx.compose.ui:ui-tooling-preview:$compose_version - Jetpack Compose UI Tooling Preview
• androidx.compose.material3:material3:1.2.1 - Jetpack Compose Material3 Components
• junit:junit:4.13.2 - JUnit Testing Framework
• androidx.test.ext:junit:1.1.5 - AndroidX JUnit Extension
• androidx.test.espresso:espresso-core:3.5.1 - Espresso Testing Framework
• com.google.firebase:firebase-auth - Firebase Authentication
• com.google.firebase:firebase-auth-ktx - Firebase Authentication Kotlin Extensions
• com.google.firebase:firebase-firestore-ktx - Firebase Firestore Kotlin Extensions
• androidx.navigation:navigation-compose:2.7.7 - AndroidX Navigation Compose
• androidx.constraintlayout:constraintlayout-compose:1.0.1 - ConstraintLayout Compose
• com.google.dagger:hilt-android:2.51 - Dagger Hilt for Android
• androidx.hilt:hilt-navigation-compose:1.2.0 - Hilt Navigation Compose
• androidx.appcompat:appcompat:1.6.1 - AndroidX AppCompat Library
• com.google.android.material:material:1.11.0 - Material Components for Android
• androidx.lifecycle:lifecycle-viewmodel-compose:2.7.0 - AndroidX Lifecycle ViewModel Compose
• org.jetbrains.kotlinx:kotlinx-coroutines-android:1.7.3 - Kotlin Coroutines for Android
• com.google.zxing:core:3.4.1 - ZXing Core (Barcode scanning library)
• com.journeyapps:zxing-android-embedded:4.2.0 - ZXing Android Embedded (Embedded barcode scanner)
• io.coil-kt:coil-compose:2.6.0 - Coil Compose (Image loading library for Jetpack Compose)
• androidx.compose.material3:material3:1.2.1 - Jetpack Compose Material3 Components
• androidx.core:core-splashscreen:1.0.1 - AndroidX Core Splashscreen
• androidx.datastore:datastore-preferences:1.0.0 - AndroidX DataStore Preferences
• com.maxkeppeler.sheets-compose-dialogs:core:1.0.2 - Sheets Compose Dialogs Core
• com.maxkeppeler.sheets-compose-dialogs:calendar:1.0.2 - Sheets Compose Dialogs Calendar
• com.maxkeppeler.sheets-compose-dialogs:clock:1.0.2 - Sheets Compose Dialogs Clock
• com.google.android.gms:play-services-location:21.2.0 - Google Play Services Location
• com.google.android.gms:play-services-maps:18.2.0 - Google Play Services Maps
• com.google.maps.android:maps-compose:2.14.0 - Google Maps Compose
• androidx.compose.ui:ui:$compose_version - Jetpack Compose UI Toolkit
• androidx.compose.material:material:$compose_version - Jetpack Compose Material
• androidx.compose.ui:ui-tooling:$compose_version - Jetpack Compose UI Tooling
• androidx.compose.foundation:foundation:$compose_version - Jetpack Compose Foundation
• androidx.compose.material:material-icons-core:$compose_version - Jetpack Compose Material Icons Core
• androidx.compose.material:material-icons-extended:$compose_version - Jetpack Compose Material Icons Extended
• com.google.android.material:material:$compose_version - Material Components for Android
• com.google.android.gms:play-services-maps:17.0.1 - Google Play Services Maps
• nl.dionsegijn:konfetti-compose:2.0.4 - Konfetti Compose (Confetti animations for Jetpack Compose)

References

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Authors & Acknowledgements

• Dheemanth Rajendra Prasad Kumawat (B00962845)
• Dhruv Kapoor (B00937833)
• Kainat Khan (B00937232)
• Parth Modi (B00962830)
• Rakshit Ranpariya (B00946421)
• Rushikumar Patel (B00948619)
• Sameer Amesara (B00961209)
• Smit Patel (B00963945)
• Sneh Patel (B00968316)
• Tathya Kapadia (B00968181)