LocalAid is a community-driven web application designed to connect residents in local neighborhoods with one another through requests for help, support, and services.
LocalAid allows users to:
- Create accounts and log in securely
- Post and manage help requests (e.g., transportation, food sharing, home repairs)
- Respond to other users' requests in the spirit of community aid
- Foster stronger, connected neighborhoods through technology
| Area | Tools & Frameworks |
|---|---|
| Frontend | HTML, CSS, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript |
| Backend | Python, Flask |
| Database | MySQL |
| Hosting/Version Control | GitHub |
- Responsive homepage with user-friendly UI
- Secure user registration & login system
- Request and reply features for neighbors
- Custom logo and branding
- Database integration for persistent data
- Modular codebase organized by frontend/backend
| Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Michelle | Users table & login DB setup, GitHub/wiki, presentations |
| Bryan | Posts/replies database schema & integration |
| Hisham | Backend implementation & GitHub merging |
| Ariful | Homepage design & frontend enhancements |
Basic functionality implemented
UI improvements and feature merging in progress
Known merge conflicts and display issues being resolved
All commits are documented by each contributor or Michelle under separate branches. Multiple pull requests have been made and merged to ensure active participation and collaboration across sprints.
For questions, please contact the team via GitHub Issues
LocalAid/
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├── static/ # CSS, JS, images
├── templates/ # HTML templates
├── app.py # Main Flask application
├── db/ # SQL scripts, database logic
├── README.md
└── requirements.txt # Project dependencies