A site that shows you where you can get free internet or internet paired with the cheapest menu item at the business.
What the project does
Airwinfi utilizes Google Maps API to show the user local wifi connections at nearby libraries and low-cost cafes and restaurants. It also suggests the lowest cost item on the menu at restaurants to the user. This feature is added to inform the user of the best option for acquiring the establishment's wifi password and avoiding 'dirty looks' from the staff.
A feature we'd like to incorporate is a user login system that allows users to update locations on the map to share their own internet hotspots and wifi. For now, the yellow placeholder pin simulates this.
Why the project is useful
Airwinfi encourages connectivity and promotes easy to find access points to the internet. The user base targeted is lower-income people who may not have access to the internet regularly. The design of Airwinfi is simple, and is geared towards a user who may have limited data on their mobile phone.
How users can get started with the project
Fork or clone the repo
in the terminal, enter: npm install this will install the necessary modules required. these include nodemon, express, typescript
add your Google Maps API key to the config\google\maps\index.ts
in the terminal, enter: npm build this initializes the program, and ensures the necessary typescript and javascript translations have occurred.
in the terminal, enter: npm start this launches a localhost server at http://localhost:8080/ type this into your browser window and use the service :)
Where users can get help with your project
Contact either contributor via the email address listed on their github landing pages.
Who maintains and contributes to the project
https://github.com/brianjenkins94
https://github.com/cireneirbo