Are you ready to streamline your organization’s attendance tracking? Look no further! In this blog, we’ll guide you through the steps to develop an application that utilizes geo-fencing technology to efficiently manage attendance, track leaves, and monitor live locations of on-field workers. This system is designed for both employees and employers, enhancing efficiency while reducing error rates.

Project Features

• Employee Registration – Employees create a unique identity and access the system with role-based permissions.
• Location-based Attendance – Easily mark attendance upon reaching the designated office location.
• Leave Management – Employees can apply for leaves and track statuses seamlessly.
• Leave Approval/Rejection – Managers can approve or reject leave requests from their team members.
• Cloud Notifications – Push notifications provide real-time updates on leave status changes.

Setting Up the Project

To get everything rolling, you’ll need to set up the project using Firebase. Here’s how:

1. Firebase Console Setup

1. Download your google-services.json file from your Firebase console and place it in the android/app directory.
2. Enable email authentication in the Auth Tab of your Firebase Project.
3. Store the unique location identifiers in the Real-Time Database (RTDB), including key parameters like latitude, longitude, name, and radius.
4. Add attendance records into the **Attendance** stub in the RTDB.
5. Update the Google API key in your Android manifest and enable the necessary Maps API on your Google Developer API console.

2. Cloud Functions

Push notifications are vital to keep users updated about leave applications. Here’s how to enable these:

1. Install Firebase in the node environment through npm install -g firebase-tools.
2. Log in to your Firebase account using firebase login.
3. Deploy the functions by navigating to the Cloud directory and executing firebase deploy.

For more details, consult the Firebase Cloud Functions documentation.

3. Running the Project

1. Install the necessary dependencies with flutter pub get.
2. Start the project using flutter run.

Understanding the Code

Imagine building a smart attendance system as constructing a well-organized library. Each book represents an employee, and just like books can be categorized by genre, employees are categorized by unique roles. Instead of checking out books at the front desk, employees can use their unique identities (like an ISBN number) to check in and out of the library (mark attendance). The library staff (managers) can easily approve or reject requests for an extended checkout time (leave), ensuring everything runs smoothly with minimal effort.

Screenshots

Below are some visuals of the application’s interface:

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Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during setup, consider the following tips:

• Ensure the google-services.json file is in the correct directory.
• Double-check that your API keys are updated and that you have enabled the necessary services in the Firebase console.
• Look out for errors in your Firebase configuration; you can often find helpful information in the output logs.

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Conclusion

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