TPLBrowser is a SwiftUI application that allows users to browse and search for Toronto Public Library (TPL) branches. It provides a user-friendly interface to view library locations on a map, search for specific branches, and see detailed information about each branch.
- List View: Displays a comprehensive list of all TPL branches, sorted by distance from the user's current location.
- Search: Allows users to search for libraries by name.
- Map View: Shows the geographical location of all library branches on an interactive map.
- Library Details: Provides detailed information for each library, including address, website, and more.
- Distance Calculation: Shows the distance to each library from the user's current location.
- Pull-to-Refresh: Easily refresh the library list.
- User Location: Shows the user's current location on the map.
The application fetches real-time data from the City of Toronto's Open Data Portal, ensuring the information is always up-to-date. The following datasets are used:
- Library Branch General Information
- Library Events Feed (Future)
- Library Visits Annual by Branch (Future)
- UI: SwiftUI
- Location: CoreLocation
- Mapping: MapKit
- Networking: URLSession
- Event Information: Display upcoming events for each library branch.
- Visit Statistics: Show annual visit statistics for each branch.
- Offline Support: Cache data for offline access.
- Accessibility: Improve accessibility for users with disabilities.
To run the application:
- Clone the repository.
- Open
TPLBrowser.xcodeprojin Xcode. - Build and run the project on the desired simulator or device.
This project is not affiliated with the Toronto Public Library.