Dog Walker Booking Platform

A comprehensive platform connecting dog owners with professional dog walkers, featuring real-time tracking, secure payments, and seamless booking management.

Overview

The Dog Walker Booking platform is a modern, full-featured application that facilitates connections between dog owners and professional dog walkers. Built with a microservices architecture, the platform provides robust functionality for booking walks, real-time tracking, secure payments, and comprehensive user management.

Key Features

• User authentication and profile management
• Real-time GPS tracking for walks
• Secure payment processing
• Push notifications for booking updates
• Cross-platform support (iOS and Android)
• Comprehensive walker verification system

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Backend Services

• Docker (24.0+)
• Docker Compose (2.20+)
• Node.js (20 LTS)
• Go (1.21+)
• PostgreSQL (15+)
• MongoDB (6.0+)
• Redis (7.0+)

Mobile Development

• Android:
  • Android Studio Arctic Fox (2021.3.1) or newer
  • JDK 11 or newer
  • Android SDK 33 (minimum SDK 21)
  • Google Play Services
• iOS:
  • Xcode 14.0 or later
  • iOS 13.0+ deployment target
  • CocoaPods dependency manager
  • Active Apple Developer account

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/your-org/dog-walker-platform.git
cd dog-walker-platform

2. Set up backend services:

cd src/backend
cp .env.example .env
docker-compose up -d
make init-db

3. Set up Android development:

cd src/android
# Add required API keys to local.properties
./gradlew assembleDebug

4. Set up iOS development:

cd src/ios
pod install
open DogWalker.xcworkspace

Development Guidelines

Architecture

• Backend: Microservices architecture using Node.js and Go
• Mobile: MVVM + Clean Architecture
• API: RESTful endpoints with OpenAPI 3.0 documentation
• Database: PostgreSQL for structured data, MongoDB for flexible schemas
• Caching: Redis for performance optimization

Code Style

• Backend:
  • Go: Follow Go style guide
  • Node.js: Follow Airbnb JavaScript style guide
• Mobile:
  • Android: Kotlin style guide
  • iOS: Swift style guide
• Use dependency injection
• Write comprehensive unit tests
• Document public interfaces

Contributing

Development Workflow

1. Create a feature branch from develop
2. Implement changes with appropriate tests
3. Submit a pull request with detailed description
4. Ensure CI checks pass
5. Obtain code review approval
6. Merge to develop

Testing Requirements

• Unit tests for business logic
• Integration tests for API endpoints
• UI tests for critical flows
• Performance tests for scalability

Security

Authentication

• JWT-based authentication
• OAuth2 social login integration
• Two-factor authentication for walkers
• Role-based access control

Data Protection

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
• Secure payment processing via Stripe
• SSL/TLS encryption for all API communications
• Regular security audits

Compliance

• GDPR compliance for user data
• PCI DSS compliance for payments
• Regular penetration testing
• Automated vulnerability scanning

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Support

• Technical Issues: [email protected]
• Security Concerns: [email protected]
• Emergency Support: +1 (555) 123-4567

Documentation

Detailed API documentation is available at the following endpoints:

• Auth Service: http://localhost:3000/api-docs
• Booking Service: http://localhost:3001/api-docs
• Payment Service: http://localhost:3002/api-docs
• Notification Service: http://localhost:3003/api-docs
• Tracking Service: http://localhost:3004/api-docs