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Android Mobile App for Rebrickable

Android application using ViewModel architecture and Kotlin, integrating Rebrickable API to help users maximize Lego usage and find optimal building sets.

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Android Mobile App for Rebrickable

January 2023 - April 2024

Led the development of a sophisticated Android application that leverages the Rebrickable API to help Lego enthusiasts maximize their existing parts and discover new building opportunities.

Key Achievements

  • Team Leadership: Led a team of 4 students in developing a comprehensive Android application
  • Architecture: Implemented ViewModel architecture using Kotlin and XML for robust app structure
  • API Integration: Successfully integrated Rebrickable website API for enhanced functionality
  • User Experience: Built features to help users maximize Lego usage and find sets based on existing parts
  • Recommendation System: Developed intelligent set recommendations based on user usage patterns

Technical Stack

  • Language: Kotlin, XML
  • Architecture: ViewModel (MVVM pattern)
  • Database: MongoDB, SQLite, Room Persistence Library
  • API: RESTful API integration with Rebrickable
  • UI/UX: Material Design components
  • Navigation: Jetpack Navigation component
  • Storage: Preference library for settings management
  • Version Control: Git & GitHub

Key Features

  • Smart Search: Material Design Search Bar with enhanced user search experience
  • Interactive UI: Heart icon functionality for user favorites and interactions
  • Set Discovery: Find buildable sets using existing Lego parts
  • Recommendations: Intelligent set suggestions based on usage patterns and preferences
  • Offline Storage: Local data persistence using Room database
  • Settings Management: User preferences storage and management

Technical Highlights

  • Modern Android Development: Utilized latest Android development practices and Jetpack components
  • Data Persistence: Implemented robust local storage solutions with Room and SQLite
  • Notification System: Created dynamic notification channels based on device SDK version
  • User Experience: Designed intuitive interface following Material Design principles
  • API Integration: Seamless integration with external RESTful services

Notification Management

  • Dynamic notification channel creation based on device SDK version
  • Configurable notification priority and importance settings
  • Effective user notification management system

Impact

This project demonstrates expertise in modern Android development, team leadership, API integration, and creating user-centric mobile applications that solve real-world problems for hobbyist communities.