March 2025 Monthly Summary - uprm-inso4101-2024-2025-s2/semester-project--uprm-pet-adoption 1) Key features delivered - Implemented Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) push notifications: request user permission, subscribe to a general topic, and set up foreground message handlers. This enables timely user engagement and aligns with the product's notification strategy. - Added and updated dependencies in pubspec.yaml for FCM (firebase_messaging) and local notifications to support cross-platform notification delivery and user-visible notifications. 2) Major bugs fixed - No documented major bugs fixed this month related to notification flow; the work focused on integrating FCM and ensuring foreground message handling and topic subscriptions were wired correctly. 3) Overall impact and accomplishments - Established a scalable notification framework that supports user engagement efforts and re-engagement campaigns via topic-based messaging. - Reduced time-to-notify for critical events in the pet adoption flow, improving user reach and retention potential. - Clear traceability with a dedicated commit and repository reference for future audits and rollbacks. 4) Technologies/skills demonstrated - Flutter/Dart, Firebase Cloud Messaging integration, handling permissions, foreground message handling, and topic subscriptions. - Dependency management and configuration in pubspec.yaml, aligning with mobile platform best practices. - Hands-on with version control traceability (commit e63caf474087fa88fe4c0f33f643f769d222bacb). Month: 2025-03