HikeMate

HikeMate is a social mobile application built for hiking enthusiasts.
It connects hikers, helps them discover trails, share stories, and organize group hiking events.

🌄 Features

• User authentication (email / social login) SOON
• User profiles & settings
• Create and share hiking posts with photos
• Follow / connect with other hikers
• Discover hiking trails (map, GPS tracking)
• Create and manage hiking events
• Real-time notifications (comments, invites, event updates)
• Map / GPS integration for live route tracking

🎯 Project Goals

• Build a social network for the hiking community
• Simplify trail discovery and trip organization
• Encourage collaboration and experience sharing among hikers

⚙️ Setup & Installation

1. Install the latest version of Android Studio (or a version that supports Kotlin + Jetpack Compose / MVVM).

2. Ensure you have the required Android SDKs installed (minimum API level based on app).

3. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/DharmaBit/HikeMate.git
   cd HikeMate
   

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