Wendor - SparksHackathon

Wendor is an interactive map website of vending machines and water filters on the UIC campus, designed to augment student convenience. Created during the SparksHackathon, Wendor integrates Google Maps API to provide real-time navigation and location data, successfully securing 2nd place in the competition.

Features

• Interactive Map: Utilizes Google Maps API to create an intuitive and user-friendly interface, allowing users to find the nearest vending machines and water filters.
• Real-time Navigation: Offers dynamic location tracking to guide users to their desired destinations.
• Custom Map Markers: Includes unique markers for different vending machine types and water filter locations.
• Campus Convenience: Tailored specifically for the UIC campus community, enhancing accessibility and ease of use.

Demo

SparksHackathon.-.WENDOR.Demo.mp4

Installation & Usage

1. Clone the repository to your local machine.
2. Navigate to the project directory.
3. Open the index.html file in your preferred browser.

Technology Stack

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• Google Maps API

Achievements

• Secured 2nd place in the SparksHackathon, affirming the quality and usefulness of this solution.
• Provided valuable industry-level team collaboration experience and honed task delegation skills.

Acknowledgments

A special thanks to the SparksHackathon organizers and all the mentors who provided support and guidance during the event.

Future Updates

Wendor aims to be a community-driven platform, and we have a roadmap full of exciting enhancements that reflect this philosophy. Here's what you can look forward to in the future:

• User-Contributed Locations: We plan to empower users to add additional vending machines and water fountains to the map. This will create a comprehensive and community-curated database, ensuring that everyone can find what they need on campus.
• Reviews and Ratings: In a later update, users will be able to add reviews and ratings to the vending machines and water fountains. These collaborative responses will foster community engagement and provide valuable insights.
• Community-Led Maintenance: By gathering reviews and ratings, Wendor will help the community distinguish which vending machines require repairing and upgrades. This feature exemplifies our core belief: this service is done by the community, for the community.