UF Mobile App

Live at Apple App Store and Google Play Store

Overview

The University of Florida's original mobile app was a vendor-provided solution that consistently fell short of both our internal goals and user expectations. To address these issues, our team built a proof of concept and proposal to demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of bringing development in-house. This initiative ultimately led to a successful transition away from the vendor and the launch of a fully in-house mobile app.

Technical Overview

• React Native
• Expo
• TypeScript
• TanStack Query
• Async Storage
• Expo SecureStore
• OIDC

My Role

Lead Developer. I spearheaded the development of the mobile app from inception to completion. This involved architecting the overall structure, detailing its implementation, and developing the mobile app in close collaboration with UX/UI designers and QA analysts to ensure a seamless and accessible experience that met the needs of both stakeholders and end users.

Key Features

• Multi-Platform - Available on iOS and Android.
• Multi-Device - Available on phones and tablets.
• Themes - Users can choose between light and dark modes.
• Accessible - Designed with accessibility in mind.

Upcoming Features

As of Q1 2025, the following features are planned for the next upcoming major release in Q3/Q4 2025:

• Authentication - Users will be able to sign into the app using their credentials.
• Action Items - Users will be able to view and complete action items.
• Class Schedule - Users will be able to view their class schedule and class details.
• Campus Finances - Users will be able to view their campus finances.
• Offline Mode - Users will be able to see their authenticated content even when offline.