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A mobile app for shiba inu owners to train and bond with their companion

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By Dan Kim

Welcome to Shibal! Shibal is an Android/iOS cross-platform mobile app built with React Native and Flask maintained in one code base. Shibal offers a one-stop tool for training your shiba inu through detailed modules in the form of online education and socializing with other owners on a social media platform. It is inspired by DOGO, a popular dog training app.

tested on iPhone 15 and Galaxy S23

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Technologies at a glance:

• Frontend - JavaScript | React Native | Redux
• Backend - Python | Flask | AWS Amplify
• Database - PostgreSQL / AWS S3
• Styling - JSX

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Features

Authentication

Sign up or log in with email and password

Secure with JWT token and SHA-256 hashing

Data integrity with frontend and backend validations

Bootstrap user across app navigation with useAuth custom hook

Dog Profiles

Create one or more profiles for your dog(s)
Select dog to train

Upload profile image to AWS S3

Enter info with custom input and picker components

Training Programs

Navigate between training programs and submodules
Keep track of your dog's progress

Manage nested training progress state with Redux

Process state with recursive logic via useProgress custom hook

Social

Post photos of your dog to the feed
Browse recent posts
Like posts from the community

Fetch posts realtime with useFocusEffect native hook

Handle like and unlike with composite primary key

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