NearbyApp

NearbyApp is a native iOS application, developed in Swift and UIKit, aiming to connect users with nearby establishments, offering coupons and detailed information. The app features a modern and responsive design, providing an intuitive user experience.

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Features

• Splash Screen
  A vibrant initial screen to introduce the application.

• Welcome Screen
  Guides the user through the app's main functionalities, with visual tips and clear descriptions.

• Place Listing and Filtering

  • Displays a list of nearby establishments.
  • Allows filtering locations by different categories (Food, Shopping, Lodging, Bakery, Cinema, etc.).
  • Integration with MKMapView for visualizing locations on a map, with custom pins.

• Place Details

  • Establishment cover image.
  • Name and description.
  • Number of available coupons.
  • Address and phone number.
  • Coupon usage regulations.
  • Coupon code.

• Navigation and User Flow

  • Utilizes a NearbyFlowController to manage the navigation flow (Splash → Welcome → Home).
  • Smooth navigation between the list of places and the details screen.

• Reusable Components

  • Custom UI components such as TipsView and PlaceTableViewCell to ensure consistency and ease of maintenance.

• API Integration

  • Consumes data from a local API (http://127.0.0.1:3333) to fetch category and place information.

• Basic Design System

  • Constants for colors (Colors.swift), images (Images.swift), and typography (Typography.swift) to ensure consistent and maintainable design.

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Technologies Used

• Swift – Primary programming language for iOS development.
• UIKit – Framework for building native user interfaces.
• MapKit – For displaying and interacting with maps and location annotations.
• CoreLocation – For managing user location services.
• URLSession – For network requests and API consumption.
• MVVM – Used in the HomeView to separate business logic from the UI.
• Git – For version control.

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