The goal of this project is to implement an online step tracker platform to satiate users’ curiosity about St. Louis while incentivizing walking for fitness or leisure. Our group found that current step trackers are missing features that could improve engagement and user experience so we developed a fake user to showcase how this can help people make healthier habits with this gamified approach. This platform provides a way to build a community by encouraging communication and interaction among neighbors and tourists in your area.

• Java and Spring:

  • Backend development for maintainability, scalability, and security.

• Thymeleaf and Javascript:

  • Frontend development for clientside interactivity, template-driven development, and seamless integration.

• MySQL:

  • Relational database that offers reliability, performance, and scalability.
  • Experience points and walking data stored in MySQL database.
  • Users can create, read, update, and delete journal entries about the specific areas they’ve walked.

• Google Maps API:

  • Enable realtime map functionality within the application.
  • Users are able to favorite certain locations.

• User account creation requirement:

  • Users can create and manage an account.
  • Authentication filter for users and nonusers to access different parts of the website.

• Full CRUD Functionality:

  • Users can create, read, update, and delete journal entries about the specific areas they’ve walked.

• External API Usage:

  • Google Maps; user functionality is based off of user location.

• Relational Database:

  • Experience points stored in MySQL database.