griffinwjones / carbon

Carbon

What inspired us

We wanted to create an innovative product that has the capability of amassing huge amounts of attention, as well as contributing towards a better environment and implementing INRIX API. We were inspired by Strava's system of an activity feed that displays activity posts from your friends, as well as yourself.

What we learned

We learned how to work in a team using GitHub and many of us learned how to use Flutter for the first time. We also gained a better understanding of how to connect frontend and backend aspects.

How we made Carbon:

1. Flutter - Frontend
2. Supabase - Database
3. INRIX API - Routing
4. Google Maps API - Mapping

How did we use Flutter?

• Flutter was used for front-end development, utilizing its large widget library for a functional and refined application interface.

How did we use Supabase?

• Managed authentication, database, and storage.
• Initially used SQLite, then switched to Supabase for its cloud database capabilities.

How did we incorporate INRIX API?

• Used to display distance from carpool requests and track alternative travel methods.

What did we use Google Maps API for?

• For displaying maps within the application. (Further details needed)

Challenges we ran into

We had issues with git merge conflicts and our original database SQLite. It took many hours for us to finally start a system that worked because of these problems. We also had trouble integrating the front end to the back end.