SpaceX Launch Tracker 🚀

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/vishalpatel011/SpaceX
   cd SpaceX
   

Open the project in Android Studio.
Build the project to download dependencies:
./gradlew build Run the app on an emulator or physical device.

Features implemented

Features Implemented

• Fetches real-time data from the SpaceX API.
• Displays upcoming and past SpaceX rocket launches.
• Includes countdowns and launch details.
• Sleek, responsive UI with navigation and tabs.

Technologies Used

• Kotlin
• Retrofit
• ViewModel and LiveData
• RecyclerView
• ConstraintLayout
• Picasso
• Android Navigation Component

Challenges Faced and Solutions

• API Integration: Faced issues with API response parsing. Solved by ensuring correct data models and using Gson converter.
• Navigation: Initial navigation setup was complex. Solved by following Android Navigation Component documentation.
• UI Responsiveness: Ensured UI elements adapt to different screen sizes using ConstraintLayout and proper padding/margins.

Future Improvements

• Add more detailed launch information.
• Implement search functionality for launches.
• Improve UI/UX with animations and better design.
• Add offline support using Room database.