easyPKU

easyPKU, a mobile application specifically designed for UTM students. This app aims to upgrade the appointment process at PKU, providing an efficient and user-friendly platform that meets the unique needs of its users.

Installation Guide

This installation process is designed for Windows operating systems.

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1. Development IDE

Install Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

1. Download and install VS Code.
2. Configure VS Code for Flutter:
   • Open VS Code and navigate to the Extensions Marketplace.
   • Search for and install the Flutter extension.

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2. Flutter Installation

1. Download Flutter SDK

• Download the Flutter SDK based on your system.
• Extract the downloaded archive to a directory.

2. Set Environment Variables

• Add the bin directory of the Flutter SDK to your system's PATH environment variable:
  • Go to System Properties > Environment Variables > Path > Edit > Add the Flutter SDK path

3. Verify Installation

• Open a terminal and run the following command:

  flutter doctor
  

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3. Setting Up Android Development

1. Install Android Studio:

   • Download and install Android Studio.
   • Ensure Android SDK, Android Virtual Device (AVD), and required tools are selected.

2. Configure AVD (Android Emulator):

   • Open Android Studio and go to Tools > AVD Manager.
   • Create a new virtual device:
     • Select a hardware profile (e.g., Medium Phone).
     • Choose a system image (VanillaIceCream, API 35).

3. Install Java Development Kit (JDK):

   • Install the JDK if not already present. Download JDK 17.0.13.
   • Set JAVA_HOME:
     • Identify the JDK installation path (e.g., C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-17.0.13).
     • Add it to your system's environment variables:
       • Open System Properties > Environment Variables.
       • Under System Variables, click New and set:
         • Variable Name: JAVA_HOME
         • Variable Value: <JDK Installation Path>

4. Verify Android Setup:

   • Run:

     flutter doctor

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4. Clone the Repository

1. Open a terminal.

2. Navigate to the directory where you want to clone the repository.

3. Run:

   git clone https://github.com/NickolasChen04/easyPKU.git
   cd easyPKU
   

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5. Open the Project in VS Code

1. Launch Visual Studio Code.

2. Open the cloned project directory.

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6. Set Up Test Card for Google Pay

Join the Google Pay Developer Group to access test cards.

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7. Install Flutter Dependencies

In VS Code, open the terminal (`Ctrl + ``).

• Run:

  flutter pub get

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8. Launch the Emulator

1. In VS Code, press Ctrl + Shift + P to open the Command Palette.

2. Type Flutter: Launch Emulator and select it.

3. Choose the Medium Phone API 35 emulator from the list.

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9. Run the Project

In VS Code, open the terminal (`Ctrl + ``).

• Run:

  flutter run