Welcome to Green Dots, a mobile application designed to empower users to explore businesses that contribute to a more sustainable and responsible world. As society moves forward towards eco-friendly and ethical practices, Sustainable Maps provides a platform to discover, review, and evaluate businesses based on their adherence to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Caution
This application is a demo and is not intended for production use. Please note that it is not safe for storing confidential or sensitive data, such as real user passwords. Use this application for testing and development purposes only. Thank you for your understanding!
- Sign in – Create an account, and start exploring your area and submitting your opinions.
- Explore & Search – Choose an area to explore and search for businesses that interest you.
- Evaluate Businesses – Check sustainability statistics related to the SDGs for each business.
- Share Your Thoughts – Leave reviews and contribute valuable feedback to help others make informed choices.
- Enjoy Dynamic Navigation – Experience seamless transitions and an intuitive interface.
- Customize Your Experience – Switch between day mode and night mode for better usability or choose the language you are the more comfortable with.
Sustainable Maps is built with a robust and modern tech stack:
- Backend: Server developed in Java using the Spring Boot framework, which allows building a robust REST API.
- Database: PostgreSQL for efficient data management, in a lightweight Docker container.
- Frontend: Kotlin for a smooth and responsive mobile application experience.
Separating application logic into modular components facilitates future development, allowing for the creation of desktop versions, apps for the Apple ecosystem, or even a website. This modularity not only improves code maintainability but also opens the door to future integrations and expansions.
To run the application locally, we will follow these steps:
#Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/martindios/GreenDots
#Start Docker with the database
cd GreenDots/database/Docker
docker compose up -d
#Build and run the Java server
cd ../Server/
./gradlew build
./gradlew bootRun✅ User Profiles – Personalize your account with your name and a nickname.
✅ Location-Based Search – Find and explore businesses with ease.
✅ Sustainability Insights – Gain visibility into how businesses align with SDGs.
✅ Smooth Navigation – Enjoy beautiful animations and transitions.
✅ Light/Dark Mode – Adjust the theme to match your preferences.
✅ Community Reviews – Read and leave opinions to help others make better choices.
As an open source application, the API can be released or shared, allowing other projects to access our application's data without restrictions. This can be especially beneficial for university studies or companies interested in acquiring collected information, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Sustainable Maps is released under the Apache License 2.0. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the project as long as you adhere to the license terms. For more details, check the LICENSE section of this repository.
We welcome contributions from developers, designers, and sustainability enthusiasts! Feel free to fork the repository, submit issues, or create pull requests.