<= Chores

Description

With COVID-19, people are now facing many more challenges than they had before. Introducing Chores Backspace, when there may come a time when you find yourself in need of help to complete a chore. Remove those chores off your list by accessing the application and requesting for help. Whether you are a senior who needs a helping hand or a working parent who just can’t find the time, this application connects those who are in need with those who are willing to help.

Features

• Register & Login
• Upload profile picture
• Request, accept, and complete chores
• Map marker locations for chores

Tools / Technologies

• React: Frontend
• Google Firebase
  • Functions: Backend API
  • Authentication: Authenticate users
  • Cloud Firestore: Database
• Google Maps API: Display map & markers
• Google Geocoding API: Convert address into coordinates

Challenges I ran into

Firebase Hosting issues

I was able to deploy the application using Firebase Hosting (https://chores-32286.web.app). However, I ran into problems connecting it to the Cloud Functions API that I had also deployed (https://us-central1-chores-32286.cloudfunctions.net/api).

Domain Name

I was able to register a domain name using domain.com (https://choresback.space/). However, it seems that in order to connect a custom domain name to a Firebase Hosted app, it takes time to propagate domain changes. Given more time, choresback.space would be properly configured for accessing the app.

Accomplishments that I'm proud of

• Produced a working application that had all the features I had initially set out to complete
• Learned how to use Google Firebase for developing serverless functions
• Learned how to incorporate maps using Google Maps API

What's next for <= Chores

• Reputation / points system for incentivizing users to help others
• Search bar to search chores by name, type, etc.
• Additional login methods
• UI changes for better app experience

Built With

• express.js
• firebase
• google
• maps
• react