android-vtop-vitap (Maintainer)

Student productivity app for VIT AP University

android-vtop-vitap

As the maintainer of this open source project, I focus on enhancing and fixing issues in a student productivity app designed for VIT AP University students. The application helps students check their marks, attendance, exam venues, and provides timely notification alerts.

Key Features

  • Academic performance tracking
  • Attendance monitoring with shortage warnings
  • Exam schedule and venue information
  • Real-time notification alerts for university announcements
  • Faculty information and contact details
Screenshots of the android-vtop-vitap app showing the dashboard, academic performance tracker, and notifications.

Recent Contributions

As maintainer, I have implemented several key improvements:

  1. CI/CD Pipeline: Added automated build and deployment pipeline using GitHub Actions
  2. Over-the-Air Updates: Implemented app updates without requiring PlayStore using HonoJS backend via Cloudflare Pages
  3. Performance Optimizations: Improved application responsiveness and reduced battery consumption
  4. Bug Fixes: Resolved critical issues affecting user experience
  5. New Features: Added requested features based on student feedback

Technical Implementation

The project utilizes:

  • Android native development (Java/Kotlin)
  • HonoJS for backend API
  • Cloudflare Pages for hosting and deployment
  • GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipeline
  • JSON-based data management for efficient updates
The architecture diagram showing how the android-vtop-vitap app interfaces with university systems and our deployment infrastructure.