Unifying University Journey. Every Resource, Every Update, One Tap Away.
Description
MetApp is designed to streamline access to essential academic and social resources. The app serves as a one-stop solution for students and staff, offering seamless integration with Student Mail, Informational System, and Learning Activity Management System. MetApp is revolutionizing the way students interact with their university’s digital ecosystem.
Tech Stack
JavaScript, React-Native, Node.js, Express, IMAP, FireBase, MySQL
Client Requirements
The client envisioned a mobile application to serve as a centralized hub for accessing a multitude of essential student services. They required the app to seamlessly integrate with the institution’s LDAP authentication system to ensure secure login. Once authenticated, students should have the ability to view real-time updates, including the most recent emails, official announcements, upcoming events, and social media activity. The app was to feature a comprehensive menu that grants access to an Informational System for grades, financials, and attendance; a Learning Activity Management System for academic resources; and a Student Mail system for full email functionality. The client placed a strong emphasis on the need for a user-friendly interface, real-time data synchronization, and a robust backend architecture to support these multifaceted features. Additionally, they wanted the app to be scalable, easily maintainable, and capable of integrating future updates and additional services without compromising user experience.
Challenges:
01
Secure and Seamless Authentication
Implementing a secure login system that integrates with the university’s main LDAP posed a challenge. The team addressed this by using OAuth 2.0 for secure token-based authentication, ensuring that users only need to log in once to access all features.
02
Real-Time Data Synchronization
Ensuring that the dashboard displays real-time data from multiple sources was a complex task. The team solved this by using Firebase Realtime Database and Node.js to fetch and update information dynamically.
