Visitup - Mobile & Web Travel Guide for Bologna
Visitup is a cross-platform mobile and web application developed entirely in Flutter, with a single codebase for iOS, Android, and Web. It provides an immersive travel experience for exploring Bologna through audio guides, detailed texts, and photos in both Italian and English.
Technical Features & Development
- Flutter-based with a fully responsive design optimized for phones, tablets, and desktops.
- Backend & Authentication: Firebase Firestore as the database, Firebase Authentication supporting email/password, Google, Facebook, and Apple Sign-In.
- Dark mode & Light mode support.
- Google AdMob integration for monetization.
- Guided tour booking system using Firebase database.
- Audio player with advanced features:
- Proximity sensor integration: Automatically switches from speaker to earpiece and turns off the screen when the phone is near the ear.
Native Module Development
To enhance performance and platform-specific capabilities, I developed native methods in Kotlin (Android) and Swift (iOS), integrated via Flutter Method Channels:- Audio player with proximity sensor support for an optimized listening experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Designed and developed every aspect of the application.
- Created the UI/UX design, ensuring responsiveness across different devices.
- Handled full-stack development, covering the frontend (Flutter) and backend (Firebase).
- Integrated native functionalities for an improved user experience.
Visitup demonstrates my ability to build scalable, high-performance cross-platform applications, integrating modern Flutter architecture with native enhancements for a seamless user experience.
