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DORMBUDDY

Project Members: Ernesto Leiva, Scott Hernandez-Pauli, Pam Mauna, Chenelle Matthews, Sebastian Matta

Instructor: Masoud Sadjadi

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FALL 2024 SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT

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THE DORM LIFE CHALLENGES

  • Financial conflicts among roommates.
  • Lack of organized systems for managing shared responsibilities.
  • Time wasted on manual tracking of expenses and tasks.

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INTRODUCTION

  • DormBuddy is a multi-functional platform designed to streamline financial, organizational, and task-related aspects of dorm life.
  • User-friendly and efficient.
  • Ensures harmony and accountability among dormmates.

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KEY FEATURES

  • P2P Lending
    • Quick and easy financial transactions among dormmates.
  • Expense Splitter
    • Transparent and accurate expense sharing.
  • Task Management
    • Streamlines shared responsibilities.
  • Account System
    • Secure profiles and financial tracking.

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KEY FEATURES

  • Client/Server Architecture
    • Data is securely stored with the most current information.
  • Task Completion Tracking
    • Fosters accountability.
  • Expense and Money Balance System
    • Monitors financial activities.

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ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

  • Client/Server Architecture
    • Ensures data security and reliability.
  • User Interface
    • Intuitive and visually appealing design.
  • Data Storage
    • Securely handles user profiles and financial information.
  • Technology Stack

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BENEFITS

  • Efficiency
    • Reduces time spent on mundane tasks.
  • Transparency
    • Promotes trust and accountability.
  • Convenience
    • All-in-one platform for dorm life management.
  • Harmony
    • Minimizes conflicts among roommates.

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FUTURE ENHANCEMENTS

  • Integration with digital wallets for seamless payments.
  • Advanced analytics for financial and task insights.
  • Gamification features to encourage task completion.
  • Expansion to off-campus housing communities.

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