PetConnect - Connecting Pets with Loving Homes

Overview

PetConnect is an innovative platform designed to connect animals in need of adoption with caring individuals seeking new furry companions. This business documentation provides a comprehensive guide for developers working on the PetConnect project. It outlines the project's goals, architecture, technologies, development processes, and key features.

Project Goals

PetConnect aims to create a seamless and user-friendly experience for individuals looking to adopt pets. The platform focuses on the following goals:

• Facilitate the adoption process by connecting potential pet owners with animals in need.
• Provide a visually appealing and intuitive user interface for both adopters and animals.
• Implement advanced matching algorithms to enhance the adoption experience.
• Ensure real-time communication between users for potential adoptions or interactions.

Development Phases

Phase 1: System Architecture and Planning

Understand Project Requirements and Goals:

Thoroughly understand the project requirements, objectives, and scope.

Design the System Architecture:

Collaborate with the development team to design a scalable and modular system architecture. Define back-end and front-end components, interactions, and data flow.

Phase 2: Development and Testing

Version Control and Collaboration:

Set up a robust version control system using Git (GitHub). Establish clear branching and merging strategies to facilitate collaboration and code reviews.

Coding Guidelines and Standards:

Define coding guidelines and standards for consistency in coding style and documentation, ensuring long-term maintainability.

Back-End Development:

Initiate back-end development using .NET 7/8, C#, SQL, and Entity Framework. Develop server-side logic, set up the development database, and implement secure API endpoints.

Front-End Development:

Simultaneously, front-end developers create an engaging user interface using React. Implement responsive design and accessibility features based on wireframes or design mockups.

Phase 3: Integration and Deployment

Integration and Testing:

Regularly integrate back-end and front-end components for testing. Implement unit tests and integration tests, utilizing continuous integration tools for automated testing.

Deployment Planning:

Plan the deployment process, deciding between on-premises servers or cloud-based solutions. Create deployment scripts and establish a rollback plan.

Phase 4: Security and Performance Optimization

Security and Performance Testing:

Conduct security audits and performance testing to identify and address vulnerabilities and bottlenecks.

Phase 5: Documentation and Deployment

Documentation:

Maintain comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, API documentation, and user guides.

Deployment:

Execute the deployment plan, deploying the system to the production environment.

Technology Stack

API Stack:

• .NET 7/8, C#, SQL, EF Core, WebApi, SignalR, Cloudinary

Client-Side Stack:

• React, Axios, React Router, MobX, Semantic-UI, TypeScript, Final-Form?, Revalidate, React-Toastify, React-Swipeable-Views

Tools and Collaboration:

• Version Control: GitHub
• Kanban System: Jira

Key Features

Swipe Functionality:

Implement a swipe feature allowing users to browse and "like" or "dislike" animal profiles using React-Swipeable-Views.

Matching Logic:

Develop logic to store swiping results and identify mutual likes (matches) through API queries.

Real-time Messaging:

Enable real-time messaging using technologies like WebSockets and SignalR.

Location Services:

Integrate location services to help users find animals nearby, enhancing the matching and adoption experience.

Search and Filters:

Implement search and filter functionalities, allowing users to find animals based on species, age, location, and more.

This business documentation provides a roadmap for PetConnect's development phases, ensuring a structured and efficient approach to achieving our project goals. Developers are encouraged to follow these guidelines and adapt them to specific project requirements. Together, let's build a platform that brings joy to both pets and their future owners.

Full Documentation:

You can find the full documentation about the project at https://connecting-pets.atlassian.net/wiki/x/FAAG Don't forget to leave a star, if you like our work!