Quick Cash

Quick Cash is an Android application that serves as a platform for job seekers and employers. It allows users to find jobs, apply for them, and manage their applications. Employers can post jobs and review applications from potential candidates.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure registration and login for both employees and employers.
• Job Management:
  • Employers can post new jobs with details like title, description, and salary.
  • Employees can browse and search for available jobs.
  • View detailed information for each job.
• Application System:
  • Employees can apply for jobs.
  • Employers can review and manage applications for their job postings.
• Dashboards:
  • Employee Dashboard: View applied jobs and their statuses.
  • Employer Dashboard: Manage posted jobs and review incoming applications.
• User Profiles: View and manage user profile information.
• Preferred Lists: Users can maintain lists of preferred employers or employees.
• Real-time Chat: Communicate with other users within the app.
• Location Services: Find jobs based on the user's current location.
• Password Reset: Functionality to reset user passwords.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: Android (Java) with XML for layouts.
• Backend: Firebase Realtime Database for data storage and Firebase Authentication for user management.
• APIs:
  • Google Maps API for location-based features.
  • PayPal Android SDK for potential payment integration.
• Build Tool: Gradle

Getting Started

To get a local copy up and running follow these simple steps.

Prerequisites

• Android Studio
• Java Development Kit (JDK)
• A Firebase project with the google-services.json file.
• A Google Maps API key.

Installation

1. Clone the repo

   git clone <repository_url>

2. Open the project in Android Studio.
3. Place your google-services.json file in the app/ directory.
4. Add your Google Maps API key to the app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml file.

   <meta-data
       android:name="com.google.android.geo.API_KEY"
       android:value="YOUR_API_KEY" />

5. Build and run the application.

Testing

The project includes both unit tests and instrumented tests to ensure the quality and correctness of the code.

• Unit Tests: Located in app/src/test/java/.
• Instrumented Tests (Espresso): Located in app/src/androidTest/java/.

You can run the tests using the built-in testing features of Android Studio.