Inspiration
We wanted to make an app that had the potential to be the next Pokemon Go. We also wanted to get people outside and exercising.
What it does
Mobile web app that anyone with a smart phone can use. There is no download required. The app uses your phone's GPS technology to pinpoint your location. Race against others to capture nodes.
How we built it
Coded in html and javascript. Used Heroku to host our domain. Used AWS to host our database. We also used frameworks such as: node.js, bootstrap, and mongodb.
Challenges we ran into
-Wanted to use Pebble watches but they didn't have GPS or wifi -Didn't know the first thing about webdev. -Hard to learn about all the different technologies required to build this app -Lots of work to split between 2 members
Accomplishments that we're proud of
-Following through on our unique idea that we had no idea how we were going to implement -Working as a team with goals and coming up with a thorough plan to accomplish them -Pushing through the tough times of the development and never losing sight of our goals! -Having a lot of fun and making the most of our time here (connecting and making friends)
What we learned
-Lots and lots about webdev and all that is related -Leadership and teamwork -Hardwork and perseverance pays off!
What's next for NodePatrol
-Hopefully develop it into a complete game! We were also thinking of how cool it would be to make a bonus infection-style game with the same technology.
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