Assignment 3 (40%)
Android Skills you will learn
In this assignment, you will develop a more comprehensive event management Android application.
This application project will be the next phase of the project you implemented as part of Assignment
2. Please read Assignment 1 to find out more about the theme for this unit's assignments (event
management app).
Note: as emphasised previously, the relationship between category and events is one-to-many. i.e. one
category can contain one or more events. But one event can only be part of one category.
You will extend your previous assignment to add the following new functionality:
1. Store events & event categories using the Room Database library. This will allow you to
understand how database CRUD (Create Read Update & Delete) operations work in a database.
2. Host external webpages within the app using WebView, without relying on the default web
browser on the phone.
3. Use the embedded Google Map libraries to show a category's location on the Map and leverage
Geocoder to decode user-provided input to a physical address.
4. Allow users to interact with your app using Gestures. (by ingesting TouchEvent(s) and
translating them into Android Gestures)
By combining these elements, you'll create a more advanced Android application.
Assignment 3 Specifications
Assignment 3 is due on Friday of Week 11, 11:55 PM. This is an individual assignment, submission via Moodle
only. What to submit on Moodle?
Assignment 3 interview will be conducted in labs in week 12. Please note, a "no interview no marks" policy is
applied across all assignments.
Generative AI tools cannot be used in this assessment task
In this assessment, you must not use generative artificial intelligence (AI) to generate any materials or content in relation
to the assessment task.
As mentioned in the Assignment Theme section, this assignment is about developing the next phase
of the Events Management App (EMA) and building upon Assignment 2's output by adding the
functionalities listed below under the tasks section.
This is an advanced assignment, worth 40% of your overall score. Assessed Lab tasks 9 & 10 will
contribute 8% to this (4% each)
Planning your ideal grade
Look at the table below to plan ahead for your desired Grade for this assignment
Notes:
You can get a credit by coding and completing A, B + attempting C partially.
If you want to aim for HD in this assignment, you need to code and complete A, B, C and at a
minimum, have attempted or completed Section D.
If you want to aim for HD++, you need to code and complete A, B, C and D and have attempted
or completed Section E (Gestures).
You are encouraged to plan ahead for your desired grade boundary and start working on your
assignment in advance.
Do not start working on later sections before completing the earlier sections (i.e. do not start working on
Section D, before completing A, B, and C in that order).
B. Database (15 marks)
Notes on implementing Data Storage (Entities)
As part of Assignment 2, entities must be implemented as Room database entities (Event &
Event Category).
LiveData of type List<Entity> will be used to observe changes and receive multiple events &
event categories to display.
The data stored for user details remains SharedPreferences. In other words, you do not need
to create an entity to store User details.
1. Database Configuration (2 marks)
1.1 New Database Class
Import required dependencies for the room database library.
Create a new EMA Database class to ensure the two entities are specified and the appropriate
database names.
1.2 DAO, Repository & ViewModel
New Interface DAO to hold all CRUD operation methods listed below under other tasks.
The new Repository & ViewModel class is used to interact with the database.
2. Event Category (5 marks)
2.1 Event Category - Room Entity (1 mark)
1. Transform previously created EventCategory entity to a room database entity.
Add a new unique field "id" (Primary Key), this will be auto-generated on save of the new
EventCategory record.
Add another field called "eventLocation" (String). This will be received from the user
entering location of the category in the Add Category form (see 2.2).
2. The CategoryId field previously created should stay as is (eg: CZX-1213) and must be stored in
the database. It's just another value saved in the database table as a String.
3. Required Getter & Setter methods are used instead to access event category attributes.
Figure 1: Modifying 'New Category Form' to ask user for Location when creating new categories. We
will use this in the assignment to search and display the location on a map using Google Maps.
2.2 Event Category - Save (1 mark)
Modify the "New Category Form" UI to add a EditText to fetch location of new categories. See
Figure 1.
Update this Event Category Form to save category data into the database.
Use the ViewModel method to save a new record.
2.3 Event Category - Read All (2 mark)
Update the FragmentListCategory to read data from the database and remove/comment out old
code of reading data from Shared Preferences. Similar to Assignment 2, this fragment is loaded
inside Dashboard Activity.
Use the ViewModel method to read data from the database into FragmentListCategory.
2.4 Event Category - Delete All (1 mark)
Update the "Delete All Categories" option in the options menu to delete all category records from the
EventCategory database table.
You do not need to delete events of the deleted categories. If you'd like to, feel free to code this for your own knowledge but
this is not required as part of the assessment and there are no marks for this behaviour.
3. Event (8 marks)
3.1 Event - Room Entity (1 mark)
Transform previously created Event entity to a room database entity.
Add a new unique field "id" (Primary Key), this will be auto-generated on save of the new Event
record.
The EventId field previously created should stay as is (eg: EME-10776) and must be stored in
the database. It's just another value saved in the database table as a String.
Required Getter & Setter methods are used instead to access Event attributes.
3.2 Event - Save (1 mark)
Update previously implemented Dashboard Activity where you had a New Event Form to save
event data into the database.
Use the ViewModel method to save a new record.
3.3 Event - Update Category Count (3 mark)
Before saving a new Event record to the database, update the validation logic implemented as
part of A2 ("Category does not exist") to validate against the list of categories saved in the
database. In other words, before saving an Event you should read the list of all categories from
the database and match user-provided input for the CategoryId field. If the user provided input
match, only then allow a new Event record to be saved in the database.
Once an Event record is saved, increment the value of EventCount by one of the specified
category record, identified by CategoryId input provided by the user. Similar to A2, however,
you need to update the Category record saved in the database.
3.4 Event - Read All (2 marks)
Update the FragmentListEvent to read data from the database and remove/comment out old
code of reading data from Shared Preferences.
Use the ViewModel method to read data from the database into FragmentListEvent.
3.5 Event - Delete All (1 mark)
Update the "Delete All Events" option in the options menu to delete all event records from the Event
database table.
Note: Do not update the EventCount of deleted event's categories, feel free to try for your knowledge but
not required as part of the assessment.
C. Google Maps (7 Marks)
4.1 Google Maps Activity (2 marks)
1. Create a new Activity to display Google Maps, you can call it GoogleMapActivity
2. On click of each category record (each card in the RecyclerView of FragmentListCategory), launch
GoogleMapActivity with the location of the clicked category passed on to GoogleMapActivity.
4.2 Geocoder (3 marks)
Inside GoogleMapActivity, find the category location using Geocoder and move the map to the
specified location.
4.3 User Experience (2 marks):
1. Add a new Marker to identify category location on the map with title = category name.
2. Set the zoom level of the map to 10.
3. If the user specified location does not yield any addresses, keep the state of the map as default
and show a Toast message "Category address not found".
Figure: Clicking on a Category (each card in the RecyclerView of FragmentListCategory) results in the
Category location being shown on a Google Map embedded within the app.
D. Web Results
5.1 Event Google Result Activity (6 marks)
1. Create a new Activity and use a WebView to display the Google results of the Event, you can call
it EventGoogleResult. Remember to add the necessary permissions to access the internet.
2. On click of each event record (each card in the RecyclerView of FragmentListEvent), launch
EventGoogleResult with the name of the clicked event's name passed on to EventGoogleResult.
3. Once on EventGoogleResult, build the URL by appending the Event name to the URL as shown
below.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Melbourne Cup
In the above example your app will put the the name of the event being clicked where
'Melbourne Cup' is.
4. Make sure when user clicks on Event card, it is opening in the embedded WebView (5.1.1) and
not in Android's default browser.
Figure: Clicking on an event name makes the app open an activity with google search results for that
event's name.
E. Gestures
6. Gestures (4 marks)
1. On the Dashboard activity add a new touchpad towards the bottom of your screen for your
gestures, this touchpad will be used to identify user gestures.
2. Implement Double Tap Gesture: When the user double taps on the touchpad area, save new
event record (i.e. do the same behaviour as FAB).
3. Implement Long Press Gesture: When user long presses on the touchpad area, Clear All fields
(just the EditTexts & Switch reset to false).
For troubleshooting and debugging purposes, you can also display TextView containing the last gesture name
performed (see expected output video for more details).
Ensure nothing happens when a horizontal scroll is performed.
Marking Rubric
Summary
What to submit?
For Moodle, you must ZIP your files into a single file and upload it to the assignment-3 submission
link that can be found on Moodle-->Assessments.
https://learning.monash.edu/mod/assign/view.php?id=2285663
How to ZIP your Android project?
From Android Studio-->File-->Export-->Export to Zip FIle...
Save the exported file and upload it to Moodle.
Late Submission
Failure to submit your assignment on time will result in a 10% mark penalty for each day late
(including weekends) up to a maximum of 7 days late.
Submissions later than 7 days will receive a mark of 0.
Short Extensions and Special Considerations
You can't request an extension from your chief examiner – instead, use the form below to apply for a
short extension, or an extension through special consideration.
The application deadline is 11.55pm on the day your assessment is due or scheduled.
https://www.monash.edu/students/admin/assessments/extensions-special-consideration
Expected Output
Expected Output video:
Assignment Planning advice:
⁉ FAQs ⁉
General
What is this assignment about? This assignment builds upon your previous EMA work by
adding functionalities like database storage, Google Maps integration, and user gestures.
How much is this assignment worth? This assignment is worth 40% of your overall grade.
Labs 9 & 10 contribute 8% (4% each) to the grade.
How are grades determined? Grades are based on completing different sections:
Credit: Complete sections A, B and attempt C.
HD: Complete A, B, C + attempt D partially.
HD++: Complete A, B, C, D + attempt E (gestures).
Working on the Assignment
Do I need to complete sections in order? Yes, it's recommended to work on sections
sequentially (A -> B -> C -> D -> E).
Where can I find more information about specific functionalities? The assignment
provides detailed instructions for each section (Database, Google Maps, Web Results, Gestures).
Refer to the specific section (B, C, D, or E) for details.
Database (Section B)
What entities are used for data storage? Event and Event Category entities are used as
Room database entities.
How is user data stored? User details are still stored in SharedPreferences.
What are the tasks involved in Database configuration?
Create a new EMA Database class specifying both entities and database name.
Define a new DAO interface for CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete).
Implement a new Repository and ViewModel class to interact with the database.
What changes are needed for Event Category as a Room Entity?
Add a new unique field "id" (primary key) for auto-generation on save.
Add another field "eventLocation" (String) for user-entered location.
Implement getter and setter methods for accessing attributes.
How do we validate the Event Category during saving a new Event?
Before saving an Event, check if the user-provided CategoryId exists in the database
retrieved list.
Only allow saving if the category exists.
Can I have multiple DAOs, ViewModels, Repository & Database?
One single database to store data of all entities (Event & EventCategory).
Can have multiple DAOs & ViewModels
Only one repository, since the repository needs to be the single source of truth for
multiple data sources. Having multiple repositories will incur a penalty.
C. Google Maps (Section C)
What's involved in creating the Google Maps Activity?
Create a new Activity called GoogleMapActivity to display the map.
Launch this activity when a category record (card) is clicked in FragmentListCategory. Pass
the clicked category location as an argument.
How do we find the category location using Geocoder?
Inside GoogleMapActivity, use the Geocoder class to find the location based on the
passed category location.
Move the map to the retrieved location.
What changes do I make to the displayed Google Maps?
Add a Marker on the map at the category location with the category name as the title.
Set the map zoom level to 10 for better visibility.
If the location cannot be found, display a Toast message and keep the map in its default
state.
D. Web Results (Section D)
What's the purpose of the Event Google Result Activity?
This activity displays Google search results for the clicked event's name in a WebView.
How do we create the Event Google Result Activity?
Create a new Activity called EventGoogleResult that uses a WebView to display web
content.
Remember to add necessary internet permissions in Manifest file.
How do we launch the Event Google Result Activity?
When an event record (card) is clicked in FragmentListEvent, launch EventGoogleResult
with the clicked event name as an argument.
Ensure the results open within the app's WebView and not the default browser.
How do we build the search URL for the event?
Construct the URL by appending the clicked event name to the Google search base URL
(see specifications for the URL information).
E. Gestures (Section E)
What functionalities need to be implemented using gestures?
Double Tap: Saves a new event record, similar functionality to clicking the FAB (floating
action button).
Long Press: Clears all fields in the form (EditTexts and resets Switch to false).
Where do we implement gestures in the Dashboard Activity?
Add a touchpad towards the bottom of the screen to capture user gestures (see Expected
Output).
How do I know whether a gesture has been detected by my app?
You can optionally display a TextView showing the last performed gesture name (refer to
assignment video for details)
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