Calgary-101

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Inspiration

We were inspired by the concept of newfound independence that comes with moving away from home. As newcomers ourselves, we are very familiar with many of the struggles that one faces when they have to navigate their way through life in a new city. This application is the type of resource that we would have appreciated when we were trying to figure out what steps we should take after moving in as young adults.

What it does

Our app is a one-stop guide for newcomers, helping them navigate daily life, from public transit to local hotspots. Whether you're a student, worker, or immigrant, Calgary 101 gives you the essential tools to settle in and embrace your newfound independence. It includes four categories such as An Essential Checklist for all official documentation, Emergency Contacts, Adventures in the city, and Resources that we think all Calgarians would benefit from.

How we built it

We used the Java GUI package JavaFX in IntelliJ Idea to create this project.

Challenges we ran into

Some implementations that were thought of were difficult to accomplish with the time constraint and so, we had to cut out many features.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We are proud of the GUI interface and the logging feature that makes the app a little gamified.

What we learned

We learnt how to take a project from GitLab to GitHub, complete a project in 24 hours from the planning stage to a complete product that we can present to an audience.