Description
Sht Happens app is a public restroom finder Android mobile app that assists citizens and travellers who are in a new city to search for an accessible public restroom. Restrooms must be accessible for all different types of users: male, female, family, disabled, infants, students, maternity, etc. Providing necessary hospitality for all types of restroom users is important for the diverse city of Toronto.
What It Does
- Finds accessible public restrooms around user's current location (with location on) (Google Maps API)
- Search and filter through options when selecting washroom
- Provides directions to their destination on Google Maps
- Provides detailed information about Public Restrooms (Photos, User reviews, Ratings, Hospitality features)
- Allow users to "Add a restroom" on the map
- Allow users to rate on the cleanliness, smell, overall experience, etc. and write a review
How It's Built
- Android studio
- HTML, CSS, Javascript
- Adobe creative suite
- Python
- Java
- Google API
Challenges
- Android development
Accomplishments
- Making the app look nice using Google material design
- Implementing GUI
What I learned
- Learned new programming languages and software to create an android app
- Front-end and back-end collaboration
- Learning about Google Maps API
What's next for Public Restroom Finder
- Developing a fully function app
- Different language support
- Using the app store, crowdsourcing information
- Use Google Assistance helping users on-the-go
- Cross-check actual location - using image recognition to locate existing restroom
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