MVP for Cross-Platform Parking Management Application (iOS & Web)

[AminaH05]

Project Objective

Build a parking management application for both iOS and web platforms, inspired by ParkMobile and SpotHero, designed for users to find, reserve, and pay for parking, and for parking managers to operate parking facilities efficiently.

Core MVP Features

For Drivers (Users)

• Find available parking spots by location, time, and price
• Reserve and pay for parking
• Integration with maps for navigation
• Booking history and receipts
• Authentication and user profiles

For Parking Managers

• Dashboard to add/manage parking lots and spaces
• View and manage reservations and occupancy
• Set pricing and manage availability
• Reporting and analytics
• Notifications for bookings and payments

Suggested Tech Stack

• iOS App: Swift (UIKit/SwiftUI), Apple Maps SDK
• Web App: React or Vue.js, Google Maps API
• Backend: Node.js, Django, or Firebase
• Database: PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Firebase
• Payments: Stripe, PayPal, Apple/Google Pay

Next Steps

1. Define MVP scope and features
2. Create wireframes for both platforms
3. Set up backend APIs for parking, reservations, payments, authentication
4. Build frontend components
5. Integrate maps and payment processing

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This issue serves as a roadmap for the initial MVP phase. Follow-up issues will break down individual features and tasks.