PathFinder is a mobile application that focuses on the FMLM journey of users to their intended destination. It provides a gamified experience which allows users to earn rewards while using the application.
PathFinder runs on both Android and iOS as it is built using React Native. PathFinder works on both a physical device as well as through an emulator. Additional steps to run on an emulator is written below.
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Node.js 10 LTS
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Expo CLI command line utility
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Physical mobile device or an emulator
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iOS 10.0 or greater or, Android API level 24 or greater
Node.js 10 LTS can be downloaded from https://nodejs.org/dist/latest-v10.x/
After installing Node.js, open a terminal or a command line and run
npm install -g expo-cli
This will install the Expo CLI command line utility
There are two ways to run the application. Either on a pysical device or through and emulator.
Navigate to the project directory and run the following commands,
npm install
This ensures that all required components are installed prior to running the application.
In order to run the application, run
npm start
This will open up a browser and a QR code will be displayed.
Note: Its best to run in Tunnel mode.
Use an Android or an iOS phone and open up the camera app. Scan the QR code and the Expo application will be launched.
To run on an emulator, lauch the emulator though AVD manager in Android studio and run the command,
npx react-native run-android
Curious and want to know more about PathFinder? Watch the PathFinder in the video link below. Link: https://youtu.be/-_SFn6BgFXk
If you would like to provide feedback on PathFinder, please use the link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAwVtn7Pjr5gcqdZ9uZaia3FKgOaRR8QwSC4yXJjlMrY0kHg/viewform