Aplicación móvil usando tecnologías multiplaforma para la difusión y búsqueda de arriendos universitarios en los alrededores de la Universidad Técnica de Ambato Campus Huachi

Abstract

The search for university leases is one of the main needs of students coming from the provinces during their period of study. However, this process has become complicated due to the decentralization of information by landlords. A diversity of means of dissemination has been observed, such as posters, social networks, and posters on poles and walls. This dispersion of information makes it difficult to gather and access information efficiently. The objective of this project is the development of a multiplatform mobile application aimed at the student community. Its purpose is to provide precise and updated information about the lodging options available in the surroundings of the Universidad Técnica de Ambato. Campus Huachi. In addition, it aims to optimize and streamline the diffusion of available rentals in this geographic area. The mobile application was developed using Flutter, taking advantage of its efficiency as a multiplatform technology based on the Dart programming language. In the backend development process. Firebase was used to host and manage the database, as well as for user authentication and to facilitate the sending of notifications related to university leases. In addition, the methodology used was Mobile-D. which has allowed to achieve an agile and efficient development through periodic deliveries of functionalities. As a result of this process, a mobile application was obtained that optimizes the search and dissemination of university leases in the surroundings of the Universidad Técnica de Ambato, improving the students' experience in finding a room for rent near the university campus.