courtlyncodes / Atlanta

An app that that displays recommended places to visit in Atlanta.

About

The Atlanta App is designed to help users explore recommended places to visit in Atlanta. Leveraging the best practices from the Android Basics with Compose course, specifically Unit 4: Navigation and App Architecture, this app provides a seamless and intuitive navigation experience. Users can effortlessly move across, into, and back out from various screens, ensuring a consistent and predictable user experience.

Features

• Explore Recommended Places: Discover top shopping centers, restaurants, dog parks, and other must-visit spots in Atlanta.
• Seamless Navigation: Navigate smoothly between different screens within the app, following best practices in app architecture.
• Detailed Information: Access detailed information about each recommended place, including descriptions and neighborhoods served.
• User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a clean and intuitive user interface designed with Jetpack Compose.

Technologies Used

• Android Basics with Compose: The app is built using Jetpack Compose, focusing on modern Android app development practices.
• Navigation Component: Implemented using Android's Navigation component to ensure seamless and predictable user navigation.
• MVVM Architecture: Utilizes the Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) architecture for a clear separation of concerns and easier maintenance.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository: Open your terminal and execute: git clone https://github.com/courtlyncodes/Atlanta.git
2. Open in Android Studio:

• Open Android Studio.
• Select 'Open an existing Android Studio project'.
• Navigate to the cloned repository folder and select it.

3. Build the project:

• Click on 'Build' in the top menu.
• Select 'Make Project' to build the app.

Usage

1. Launch the app on your Android device or emulator.
2. Browse the recommended places from the home screen.
3. Select a place to view detailed information and explore what it has to offer.
4. Use the back navigation to return to the previous screen or the home screen.

Acknowledgments

Thanks to the Android Basics with Compose course for providing the foundational knowledge and best practices in app architecture and navigation.