VITAP Student

The VITAP Student App is a comprehensive mobile application designed to revolutionize the student experience at VIT-AP University. Built with Flutter, this app provides a seamless, user-friendly platform for students to access academic information, and stay informed.

📦 Table of Contents

• Features
• Installation
• Getting Started
• Project Structure
• Contributing
• Tech Stack
• API Integration
• Performance Metrics
• Security
• Future Roadmap
• License
• Code of Conduct
• Contact

🚀 Features

• 🎓 Academic Data

  • Attendance tracking
  • Detailed timetable management
  • Comprehensive profile information
  • Grade and performance insights
  • Outing requests with ease

• ⏰ Smart Notifications

  • Class alerts
  • Exam alerts
  • Important university announcements

• 🌦️ Live Utilities

  • Local weather updates
  • Campus event notifications
  • Quick access to useful student made tools

• 🎨 User Experience

  • Adaptive theme modes
  • Responsive design
  • Intuitive navigation

💻 Installation

Prerequisites

• Flutter SDK 3.10+
• Dart SDK
• Rust toolchain (for backend compilation)
• Android Studio or VS Code
• Android device/emulator (Android 6.0+)

Setup Steps

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/Udhay-Adithya/vit_ap_student_app.git
   cd vit_ap_student_app

2. Install Rust (if not already installed)

   curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh
   source ~/.cargo/env

3. Install dependencies

   flutter pub get

4. Run the app

   flutter run

🏗️ Project Structure

vitap_student_app/
│
├── assets/
│   ├── fonts/
│   ├── images/
│   ├── lottie/
│   └── weather_icons/
│
├── lib/
│   ├── core/
│   ├── features/
│   │   ├── feature/
│   │   │   └── repository/
│   │   │   └── model/
│   │   │   └── viewmodel/
│   │   │   └── view/
│   │   │       └── pages/
│   │   │       └── widgets/
│
├── rust/                  # Rust backend using flutter_rust_bridge
│   ├── src/              # Rust source code
│   ├── Cargo.toml        # Rust dependencies and configuration
│   └── target/           # Compiled Rust artifacts
│
└── rust_builder/         # Flutter-Rust bridge configuration
    └── cargokit/         # Build tools for Rust integration

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Framework: Flutter 3.24.2
• State Management: Riverpod
• Backend: Rust with flutter_rust_bridge
• Network: http
• Persistence: ObjectBox/Shared Preferences

🔌 Backend Integration

The app features a built-in Rust backend integrated via flutter_rust_bridge, providing:

• High-performance native processing
• Direct integration with VIT-AP VTOP
• Secure data handling and encryption
• Cross-platform compatibility

The Rust backend code is located in the rust/ directory and handles all API communications and data processing internally.

🔒 Security

• Platform-Specific Encryption:
  • iOS: Keychain for secure credential storage
  • Android:
    • AES encryption for data protection
    • AES secret key encrypted with RSA
    • RSA key stored in Android KeyStore

💖 Support the Project

If you find this project helpful or interesting, consider starring the GitHub repository — it really helps! 🌟

Donations are completely optional, but if you'd still like to show extra support:

• Buy Me a Coffee: Support Project
• Google Pay (GPay): Donate via UPI

Your encouragement goes a long way in motivating student-led projects like this one. Thank you! 🙏

📄 License

Distributed under MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.

📢 Disclaimer

Note : This app is not an official application from VIT-AP University; it is developed by a fellow student for the benefit of other students. The app aims to provide a convenient tool for accessing academic information and fostering student interaction.

📧 Contact

Udhay Adithya - [email protected]

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