DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN ANDROID APPLICATION FOR WORKING WITH THE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE
Abstract
Purpose of the Study. The purpose of the study is the development and software implementation of an Android application for managing the class schedule at Poltava University of Economics and Trade. This application is intended for use by students, faculty, and other interested parties. It aims to make schedule management more convenient, enhance schedule accessibility, and provide several additional advantages compared to the existing web application. Methodology. The research methodology includes the analysis of existing solutions and trends in the use of mobile applications, particularly in the educational sector. The Android operating system is popular in Ukraine and globally. The development of the Android application takes into account the functionality of the existing web application. The design features include: 1. Input and storage of user data which avoids repeated input and ensures ease of use. 2. Local data storage, which allows viewing the schedule without internet access. 3. Notifications for schedule changes, which enhance the timeliness of receiving up-to-date information. The study involves interface design, application architecture development, software implementation of functionality, and testing of the developed application to verify its convenience and reliability in real-world conditions. Results. The mobile application was implemented using the Java programming language. Libraries such as GSON and Retrofit were used to address various tasks. Conclusions. The developed mobile application provides users with access to the class schedule. The primary advantage is its ability to operate autonomously: data is stored locally, and updates occur when connected to the server. Plans include modification and expansion by adding new functionalities.
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