App to get location of people in a group

How to run the project

Update expo

npm install expo@latest

upgrade dependecies

npx expo install --fix

Install dependencies

npm install

Start the project in development mode

npx expo start -c

Run on Android emulator

npx expo run:android

Run on iOS simulator (Mac only)

npx expo run:ios

Build APK for Android

npx expo build:android

Build for iOS (requires Apple credentials)

npx expo build:ios

SHA for MAP in expo

1. eas credentials -p android

Tasks

[x] Create backend to fanout user location [x] Create UI for the app in react native

System Architecture

Frontend

• React Native app: A mobile application developed using React Native.
• Google Maps integration: Displaying maps, markers, and routes within the app.
• Real-time location updates: Receiving and displaying live location updates of users or objects.
• Custom markers with photos: Using custom markers with images to represent users or points of interest on the map.
• Direction routing: Providing real-time navigation and route planning.

Backend

• WebSocket server for real-time updates: A WebSocket server to push live updates (like location and status changes) to the app in real-time.
• User authentication: Secure user sign-in, registration, and session management.
• Group management: Managing user groups and their interactions, such as adding/removing users and group chat.
• Location data storage: Storing users' real-time location and history for future reference.
• Photo storage: Storing user-uploaded images for markers, profile pictures, etc.

Database

• Users: User data including authentication credentials, profile information, and history.
• Groups: Group data including members, settings, and group history.
• Location history: Storing historical location data for tracking movements over time.
• Routes: Storing route information (directions, waypoints, etc.) for each user or group.