diff --git a/app/week-4/README.md b/app/week-4/README.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..97888a5d3 --- /dev/null +++ b/app/week-4/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,115 @@ +# DevClub Summer of Code 2024 + +## App Development: Week 4 + +### Overview +Week 4 focuses on integrating key functionalities to enhance the application's capabilities. This includes API calling, payment gateway integration, invoice generation, updating sales data on Firestore, and implementing Firebase Analytics. + +### Goals: +1. Implement HTTP API calls for functionalities like payment confirmations or order tracking. +2. Integrate a payment gateway into the application for financial transactions. +3. Enhance the invoice generation process and integrate storage solutions. +4. Ensure accurate updating of sales data on Firestore after transactions. +5. Implement Firebase Analytics to monitor user interactions and sales data. + +## Tasks: + +## Task 1: API Calls + +### Objective +Implement functions to handle API requests including GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE, manage API endpoints, and handle errors and responses. + +### Steps + +1. **Create API Call Functions:** + - Implement functions to make GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE requests using the Flutter HTTP package. + +2. **Manage API Endpoints:** + - Structure and manage API endpoints effectively. + +3. **Error Handling and Response Processing:** + - Implement error handling to manage various HTTP errors. + - Process responses based on the API structure. + +### Resources +- [Flutter HTTP package documentation](https://pub.dev/packages/http) +- [Making HTTP Requests in Flutter](https://flutter.dev/docs/cookbook/networking/fetch-data) + +## Task 2: Payment Gateway Integration + +### Objective +Integrate a payment gateway to handle financial transactions within the app. + +### Steps + +1. **Choose a Payment Gateway:** + - Decide between Stripe and Razorpay based on features and support. + +2. **Integrate the Payment Gateway:** + - Implement the chosen payment gateway within the checkout process of the application. + +3. **Testing Payment Integration:** + - Conduct thorough tests to ensure that the payment process is robust and error-free. + +### Resources +- [Stripe Documentation](https://stripe.com/docs) +- [Razorpay Documentation](https://razorpay.com/docs/) + +## Task 3: Invoice Generation and Management + +### Objective +Streamline the process of invoice generation and storage. + +### Steps + +1. **Enhance Invoice Generation:** + - Generate PDF invoices that include all necessary transaction details. + +2. **Implement Invoice Storage:** + - Store generated invoices in Firebase Storage securely. + +3. **Email Invoices to Customers:** + - Set up automatic emailing of invoices to customers after transactions. + +### Resources +- [Firebase Storage Documentation](https://firebase.google.com/docs/storage) +- [Sending Emails in Flutter](https://pub.dev/packages/flutter_email_sender) + +## Task 4: Updating Sales Data on Firestore + +### Objective +Ensure that sales data is accurately updated and synchronized in Firestore. + +### Steps + +1. **Design Firestore Data Structure:** + - Create a comprehensive schema for sales data that supports efficient queries and updates. + +2. **Implement Data Update Functionalities:** + - Develop functionalities to update sales records on Firestore after each transaction. + +3. **Ensure Data Synchronization:** + - Implement mechanisms to ensure real-time synchronization of sales data across different parts of the application. + +### Resources +- [Firebase Firestore Documentation](https://firebase.google.com/docs/firestore) + +## Task 5: Firebase Analytics Integration + +### Objective +Utilize Firebase Analytics to track user interactions and derive insights from sales data. + +### Steps + +1. **Set Up Firebase Analytics:** + - Integrate Firebase Analytics into your Flutter project. + +2. **Define Custom Events:** + - Create custom events that help capture essential interactions and sales data. + +3. **Analyze and Utilize Data:** + - Use the data gathered from Firebase Analytics to make informed decisions about app improvements and marketing strategies. + +### Resources +- [Firebase Analytics Documentation](https://firebase.google.com/docs/analytics) +- [FlutterFire Analytics Documentation](https://firebase.flutter.dev/docs/analytics/overview/)