Generator Tracker

A mobile app for tracking generator operating hours and fuel refills. Built with React Native and Expo.

Features

• ⚡ Track multiple generators
• ▶️ Quick Start/Stop buttons for active work sessions
• 📝 Log work sessions with start/end times
• ⏱️ Real-time tracking of active sessions
• ⛽ Record fuel refills
• 📊 View analytics and statistics
• 🌓 Dark mode support
• 💾 Local data storage

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm or yarn
• Expo Go app on your mobile device (for testing)

Installation

1. Install dependencies:

npm install

2. Start the development server:

npm start

3. Run on your device:

• Scan the QR code with Expo Go (Android) or Camera app (iOS)
• Or press i for iOS simulator or a for Android emulator

Usage

Adding a Generator

1. Tap the + button on the Home screen
2. Enter generator name, model (optional), and purchase date
3. Tap Save

Quick Start/Stop Work Sessions

Quick Start:

1. Tap on a generator card
2. Tap the big ▶ START SESSION button
3. The session begins immediately with the current time
4. A green card shows the active session with elapsed time

Stop Session:

1. While a session is running, tap the ⏹ STOP button
2. The session ends with the current time
3. Hours are automatically calculated

Edit Active Session:

1. Tap the Edit button on the active session card
2. Modify start time, end time, date, or add notes
3. Saving will complete the session

Manual Work Session Entry

1. Tap on a generator card
2. In the Work Sessions section, tap + Add
3. Enter date, start time, and end time
4. Duration is calculated automatically
5. Tap Save

Recording Refills

1. Tap on a generator card
2. In the Refills section, tap + Add
3. Enter date and fuel amount (in liters)
4. Tap Save

Viewing Analytics

1. Tap the Analytics tab at the bottom
2. View total generators, operating hours, fuel used, and averages

Editing Items

• Edit Generator: (Coming soon)
• Edit Work Session: Tap on any work session item to edit it
• Edit Refill: (Coming soon)

Deleting Items

• Delete Generator: Open generator detail → tap Delete (top-right)
• Delete Work Session: Long-press on a work session item
• Delete Refill: Long-press on a refill item

Project Structure

src/
├── components/        # Reusable components (future)
├── constants/        # Colors and theme constants
├── models/          # TypeScript interfaces
├── navigation/      # Navigation types
├── screens/         # App screens
│   ├── home/       # Home screen
│   ├── generator/  # Generator-related screens
│   └── analytics/  # Analytics screen
└── utils/          # Helper functions and storage

Data Storage

All data is stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage. Data persists between app sessions.

Data Models

• Generator: id, name, model, purchaseDate
• WorkSession: id, generatorId, date, startTime, endTime, hours, notes
• Refill: id, generatorId, date, amount, notes

Technologies

• React Native (Expo)
• TypeScript
• React Navigation (Bottom Tabs + Stack)
• AsyncStorage
• Native date/time inputs

Future Enhancements

• Date/time pickers (native components)
• Charts for fuel consumption trends
• Data export (CSV/JSON)
• Backup/restore functionality
• Service reminders
• Multiple fuel types
• Cost tracking

Development

Building

See BUILD.md for detailed build instructions.

make build-preview      # Local preview build
make build-prod         # Local production build
make eas-build-preview  # Remote preview build
make eas-build-prod     # Remote production build

Versioning

This project follows Semantic Versioning. See VERSIONING.md for details.

make version-patch  # Bug fixes (x.y.Z)
make version-minor  # New features (x.Y.0)
make version-major  # Breaking changes (X.0.0)

Design System

See DESIGN_GUIDE.md for comprehensive visual design specifications.

The design guide includes:

• Color palette (Orange primary, Blue secondary, Dark Mode)
• Typography hierarchy
• Component patterns
• Layout principles
• Iconography standards

All UI changes must follow the design guide.

App Store Descriptions

See description/ for Google Play Store listing content.

Available languages:

• English (en.md)
• Ukrainian (uk.md)

Update descriptions when adding new features or making significant changes.

License

MIT