FitCats

Short Description
FitCats is an iOS app that combines physical activity with social challenges, motivating users to stay active through real-time competitions with friends. The app allows users to track their step count, create and join leagues, and rank users based on their activities. It’s designed for anyone looking to improve their physical fitness while staying motivated through social interactions.

Technologies Used
Swift and SwiftUI for building the user interface
Core Data for local data storage of user activity and progress
Firebase for user authentication
Push Notifications for user engagement and daily reminders
Branch.io for deep linking and dynamic URLs
These technologies were used to ensure efficient data tracking, quick app responsiveness, and a secure user experience with the ability to integrate with other platforms.

Challenges and Solutions
Challenge - One of the major challenges was implementing real-time user ranking in leagues based on their step count.
Solution - Developed dynamic logic for tracking user progress, using Firebase for server-side synchronization and Core Data for local tracking of user activities.
Challenge - Integrating deep linking to allow users to access specific parts of the app directly.
Solution - Used Branch.io to create dynamic URLs, allowing users to directly access challenges, friend requests, and statistics.