The Parking Locator App is an Android application that combines Place markers and Favorites, built with Google Maps. The project follows a clean app architecture where UI, logic, and data stay separated, making it easy to test, extend, and present. It showcases practical Android techniques while producing a working, demo-ready app.
Users struggle to do this task conveniently from their phone because existing solutions are complex, slow, or missing. Without an Android app built on Favorites and Google Maps, there is no simple, mobile-friendly way to manage the workflow with clear results.
This project applies Android development techniques through Place markers, orchestrated with Google Maps and Favorites. The app is designed for usability and performance, with smooth navigation, validation, and error handling. It produces consistent, reusable results and can be adapted to related tasks with minimal changes.
Google Maps
Java / Kotlin
Android Studio
Material Design
Room / Firebase
Geolocation API
Clean Android app with Place markers and Favorites
Mobile friendly UI with navigation and validation
Local data persistence and offline support
Clear feedback, error handling, and states
Reusable components for related features
Tested, maintainable Android code
The project follows an Android app architecture: the view layer handles UI and navigation through Place markers; the logic layer manages app behaviour with Google Maps and Favorites; and the data layer stores information via Trip list. Shared utilities, validators, and themes support all layers, keeping the app robust and easy to extend.
Set up the Android project, Gradle, and dependencies.
Build the UI and navigation flow with Place markers.
Implement the app logic using Google Maps and Favorites.
Add the data layer and persistence via Trip list.
Wire up end-to-end flows with validation and error handling.
Test on emulator and device, then refine features.
Build the APK, document the project, and prepare the demo and viva report.
Build complete Android applications
Apply Search and autocomplete and Trip planning logic
Design mobile UI and manage app state
Work with Android databases and services
Present and defend a complete Android project in viva
Add a cloud backend with Firebase
Add user accounts and synchronization
Publish the app to the Play Store
Add analytics and push notifications
The Parking Locator App delivers a complete Android workflow — from UI and navigation to data and logic. It is practical, modern, and easy to explain, making it an excellent final year project that demonstrates in-demand Android development skills.
