Goose Authorization Project Description

This document provides an overview of the Goose Authorization project, detailing the technologies and components used across different sections of the application.

Frontend

The frontend is built using modern web technologies:

• Framework: Next.js 14 (React-based framework)
• Styling: TailwindCSS for responsive and utility-first styling
• Language: TypeScript/JavaScript
• Key Components:
  • Room management interface (RoomCards, RoomCardClient)
  • Admin dashboard (ManageRooms)
  • User management interface (UserCard)
  • Layout components for consistent UI structure
• Environment Configuration: Uses .env.local for environment variables
• Build Tools:
  • PostCSS for CSS processing
  • ESLint for code quality
  • TypeScript for type safety
• Containerization: Docker support via dockerfile

Backend

The backend is implemented in Python with several key components:

• Framework: Flask (Python web framework)
• Key Modules:
  • access.py: Handles access control logic
  • app.py: Main application entry point
  • controllo_dispositivi.py: Device control management
  • fingerprinting.py: WiFi fingerprinting implementation
• Data Storage:
  • JSON files for configuration and data storage
  • CSV files for WiFi data with room mapping
• Security:
  • Certificate management in /certs directory
  • Access control implementation
• Dependencies: Managed via requirements.txt
• Containerization: Docker support via dockerfile

GooseApp

The GooseApp represents the integrated application system:

• Architecture: Client-Server architecture
• Communication: REST API endpoints between frontend and backend
• Features:
  • Room access management
  • User authorization
  • Device control
  • WiFi-based positioning system
  • Admin dashboard for system management
• Security Features:
  • Certificate-based security
  • Access control mechanisms
  • Device fingerprinting
• Data Management:
  • Real-time device monitoring
  • Room status tracking
  • User permission management

Goose Authorization App

The GooseApp is an Android application that provides a mobile client to use the Goose Authorization system. Comunicating with the backend via HTTPS, using the Volley library.

The project implements a comprehensive authorization system that combines WiFi fingerprinting technology with traditional access control mechanisms, providing a modern solution for room access management and user authorization.