Project Overview & Purpose
CampusTrace was conceived and developed as a software engineering school project for Group 7 SEN106/216 at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, led by SAMKIEL (Project Lead) and Abba's 🎀 (Assistant Lead). Misplacing items such as student ID cards, wallets, department keys, chargers, or laptops across OAU's sprawling campus frequently leads to frustration and lost belongings.
This platform replaces fragmented social media announcements with a single centralized portal where students, staff, and administrative units can rapidly post, discover, delegate, and claim lost belongings.
Project Leadership & Team Members (28)
CampusTrace is engineered and maintained by 28 Group 7 team members under the GROUP7SEN organization.
Key Features & Core System Capabilities
What makes CampusTrace an effective campus solution:
Instant Listing Publication
Post missing or found item reports in seconds complete with high-resolution photo uploads and automated image compression.
Direct WhatsApp & Email Contact
Connect finder and owner directly via pre-formatted WhatsApp chat links or direct mailto links according to the poster's chosen contact preference.
Administrative Unit Delegation
Assign item resolution to official university bodies such as OAU Central Security, Division of Student Affairs (DSA), or Department Secretariats.
Smart Search & Filters
Filter feed listings instantly by item category (*Electronics, Student ID & Cards, Documents*), missing status, or keywords.
User Management & Moderation
Comprehensive administrator portal equipped with user account controls, suspension enforcement, password resets, and audit logs.
Responsive Mobile-First UI
Fully tailored for smartphones and tablets featuring mobile card table transformations, full-screen image lightboxes, and dark theme aesthetics.
Technology Stack & Implementation
Frontend Core
Vanilla HTML5, CSS3 Custom Properties (Pure Dark Minimal Design System), and Modular ES6+ JavaScript.
Database & Cloud
Firebase Firestore Real-Time NoSQL Database for live listing updates and Firebase Storage for image assets.