Inspiration

The idea behind YoursMech came from a common problem many vehicle owners face—finding a trusted mechanic quickly during a vehicle breakdown. Existing solutions are often difficult to use or don't provide an easy way to connect customers with nearby mechanics. I wanted to build a simple platform that makes vehicle repair services more accessible.

What it does

YoursMech is a platform that connects customers with mechanics. Users can browse available services, view mechanic information, and request vehicle repair or maintenance. The project focuses on providing a simple and user-friendly experience for both customers and service providers.

How I built it

I built the project using modern web technologies and cloud services.

• Frontend: React Native
• Backend: Spring Boot (Java)
• Database: MySQL
• APIs: REST APIs
• Version Control: Git & GitHub
• Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3)
• Development Tools: VS Code, Eclipse, Postman

The backend exposes REST APIs for handling user requests, authentication, service listings, and database operations. The frontend communicates with these APIs to display data dynamically.

Challenges I faced

• Designing a scalable backend architecture.
• Connecting the frontend with REST APIs.
• Managing database relationships and CRUD operations.
• Deploying the application and configuring cloud services.
• Debugging API integration and authentication issues.

Each challenge helped me improve my problem-solving and debugging skills.

What I learned

Through this project I learned:

• Building RESTful APIs using Spring Boot.
• Database design and MySQL integration.
• API testing using Postman.
• Git and GitHub workflow.
• Cloud deployment basics using AWS.
• Frontend and backend integration.
• Writing cleaner and more maintainable code.

Future Improvements

• Real-time mechanic tracking using GPS.
• Online payment integration.
• Push notifications.
• AI-powered service recommendations.
• Ratings and reviews.
• Appointment scheduling.
• Chat between customers and mechanics.

Built With

• java
• react-native
• spring
• sql