📱 Live Tracker - Project Documentation

📋 Table of Contents

1. Project Overview
2. Technology Stack
3. Development Timeline
4. Features Implementation
5. Technical Challenges
6. Build Information
7. Future Enhancements

🎯 Project Overview

Live Tracker is a location-tracking application built with Expo, featuring role-based access control and real-time location monitoring. The application serves three user types: Admin, Manager, and Employee, each with specific functionalities and access levels.

🛠 Technology Stack

• Framework: Expo, React Native
• Maps Integration: Google Maps API
• State Management: Async Storage
• Background Services: React Native Background Services
• Authentication: Role-based Access Control (RBAC)
• Payment Integration: RevenueCat (planned)
• Build Tools: Expo CLI

📅 Development Timeline

December 2024

Week 1: Foundation (Dec 17-19)

• Day 1: Created expo-cli project

  • Implemented Login UI
  • Implemented Register UI

• Day 2: Backend Integration

  • Studied JSON structure
  • Implemented API methods

• Day 3: Access Control

  • Implemented RBAC UI components
  • Designed role-specific interfaces

Week 2: Maps Integration (Dec 22-25)

• Day 1: Google Maps Implementation

  • Integrated React Native Maps
  • Set up Google Maps API configuration

• Day 2: Production Issues

  • Debugged map display problems
  • Identified integration conflicts

• Day 3: Architecture Updates

  • Studied React Native 0.76 architecture
  • Analyzed bridge removal impact

• Day 4: Development Environment

  • Attempted macOS virtualization
  • Explored cross-platform solutions

Week 3: Build Resolution (Dec 28-31)

• Dec 28: Dependency Research

  • Evaluated alternative API solutions
  • Tested compatibility issues

• Dec 29: Build Troubleshooting

  • Resolved API integration issues
  • Fixed Android folder conflicts

• Dec 30: Successful Build

  • Removed problematic Android folder
  • Updated app.json configuration
  • Implemented Google Maps API key

• Dec 31: Feature Addition

  • Created Company Register page
  • Researched app store requirements

January 2025

Week 1: Payment & Features (Jan 1-4)

• Jan 1:

  • Implemented Onboarding Slider
  • Researched payment gateway integration

• Jan 2:

  • Studied RevenueCat implementation
  • Documented subscription requirements

• Jan 3:

  • Created employee location tracking
  • Developed manager view functionality

• Jan 4:

  • Fixed admin panel issues
  • Successfully deployed working build

Week 2: Core Development (Jan 6-9)

• Jan 6:

  • Enhanced admin dashboard
  • Implemented employee metrics

• Jan 7:

  • Implemented session storage
  • Configured background services

• Jan 8:

  • Developed location service page
  • Implemented background functionality

• Jan 9:

  • Added map refresh feature
  • Implemented real-time updates

Week 3: Advanced Features (Jan 10-13)

• Jan 10:

  • Integrated company database
  • Added admin notifications

• Jan 11:

  • Enhanced manager dashboard
  • Added employee location tracking

• Jan 12:

  • Implemented company-specific filtering
  • Created manager and employee lists

• Jan 13:

  • Developing combined location view
  • Enhancing admin dashboard

• Jan 14:

  • have to Learn about Firebase notification
  • react-native push notifications

• Jan 15:

  • https://youtu.be/sioEY4tWmLI?embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fconsole.firebase.google.com%2F&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjQsMTY0NTAz (Firebase Cloud Messaging)

• Jan 16:

  • OnAuthChanged from firebase is working , means when user is login his/her session stored and if remove the app from recent it will not navigate to signIn page ever.
  • Admin dashboard -> Manager -> employee -> managerUnderEmp
  • both expo and google SHA key should be same or else the map will not show

• Jan 17: -Admin all staff loc shows the number of manager and employees -static notification working from FCM

• delay of 2mins cloud messaging.

• Jan 19: -onboard slider transition -signIn transition

• Jan 20:

  • manager can see the intervals location data of emp
  • Current location area name and date time with proper format

• Jan 21

  • update the change emplocnoti now with proper distance interval and battery efficient

• Jan 22

  • employee can update it's profile now

• Jan 23

  • Admin can see the interval loc of both empl and manager
  • Created Admin and manager profile page

• Jan 24

  • add clock in and out feature
  • added profile images inside manager's employee list

• Jan 25

  • add clock in extra one

🎉 Features Implementation

Admin Dashboard

• Company data management
• Manager and employee oversight
• Location tracking for all users
• Notification system
• Company-specific filtering

Manager Features

• Employee location tracking
• Team management dashboard
• Employee count metrics
• Real-time location updates

Employee Features

• Location sharing
• Background location updates
• Profile management

🔧 Technical Challenges

1. Map Integration Issues

   • Resolution: Removed Android folder conflicts
   • Updated API key implementation

2. Background Services

   • Implementation: 5-minute interval updates
   • Status: Working reliably

3. Build Process

   • Challenge: Android folder conflicts
   • Solution: Configuration in app.json

📦 Build Information

• Latest Build: Live_Tracker Build 796e6d8a
• Build Status: Successful
• Platform: Android
• Key Features: Location tracking, Role-based access

🚀 Future Enhancements

1. Payment Integration

   • RevenueCat implementation
   • In-app subscription setup

2. Background Services

   • Optimize battery usage
   • Enhance reliability

3. User Interface

   • Enhanced map visualization
   • Improved user analytics

📝 Notes

• In-app subscriptions pending store deployment
• Background services functioning with 5-minute intervals
• Company-specific data segregation implemented
• Location tracking working as expected

🔄 Version Control

• Repository: Not specified
• Latest Version: 1.0.0
• Build Number: Referenced in build link

📚 Documentation Standards

• Changelog updates required for all features
• Build documentation mandatory
• API documentation maintained separately

🔐 Security Considerations

• Role-based access control implemented
• Location data encryption pending
• User data protection measures in place