Roomer

Roomer is an app/website that reverses the housing market. Simply put, Roomer strives to connect sellers to buyers through a buyer-focused marketplace.

For example, buyers create in-search-of posts (ISOs) of wanted housing. IE: "I'm looking for a one bedroom apt in Bellevue that is dog friendly, etc etc..."

Sellers can browse those posts and message buyers about their open apartments/housing contracts. IE: "Hey, I think my apartment might be perfect for you. We are located in the east side of Bellevue and have a dog friendly pet policy..."

This repo contains the final MVP prototype. This prototype was created as the capstone project of 5 students over the course of two semesters.

The final prototype can be viewed at: https://www.roomerhasit.net/

The UX design can be see here: https://www.figma.com/file/Z2QJRuX5a0RZ6fZ00GSlfp/Roomer

Directories

• roomer-expo-app/ contains all the React Native files for the front end. Expo is used to run and deploy the application.
• Backend/ contains the lambda layer files used in AWS Lambda Layers. Backend/DAO/Dao contains the code used for each Lambda Function.
• Roomer.fig contains the Figma file of the UX design and prototype (which can be see online: figma.com/file/Z2QJRu...).

Tech Stack

• React Native (frontend)
• Expo (continuous integration and deployment)
• AWS (backend)
  • API Gateway (gateway for all backend endpoints)
  • Lambda (cloud functions triggered by Gateway, Lambda layer contains all Data Access Object files)
  • Cognito (user authentication)
  • Amplify (hosts website client)
  • DynamoDB (database for user table (not user credentials)
  • EC2 (runs the MongoDB server)
  • Simple Email Service (SES) (messaging between users)
• MongoDB (document database for posts)
• Google Maps (map/POI)
• Figma (prototype)