🚇Metro Pulse

Metro Pulse is a modern, bilingual (TR/EN) web application that helps users find the fastest route in complex metro networks. It currently serves Istanbul's metro networks.

✨Features

• Shortest Route Calculation: The fastest route between stops is calculated using the Dijkstra algorithm with the NetworkX library.
• Dual Language Support: Easy switching between Turkish and English languages.
• Dark/Light Mode: Easy switching between dark and light modes for modern design options that are easy on the eyes.
• PWA Support: The app can be installed on your phone like a real app by selecting "Add to Home Screen".
• Transfer Information: Clearly displays route changes and estimated travel times.
• Share via WhatsApp: The route you find can be shared on WhatsApp.

📥Installation and Running

To run the project on your local computer, follow these steps:

​1. Prerequisites

​Make sure you have Python 3.8+ installed on your system. You can check your version by running:

python --version

Clone the project from GitHub and navigate into the project folder:

git clone https://github.com/CtrL-61/Metro-Pulse
cd metro-pulse

2. Create a Virtual Environment (Recommended)

​It is best practice to use a virtual environment to keep dependencies organized:

For Windows

python -m venv venv
venv\Scripts\activate

For macOS/Linux

python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate

3. Install Dependencies

​Install all the necessary Python libraries using the requirements.txt file:

pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Run the Application

​Start the Flask development server:

python app.py

After running the command, open your browser and go to:

http://127.0.0.1:5000

​### 🔧Project Structure ​app.py: The main Flask server and routing logic. ​templates/: HTML files (index, result, error pages). static/: CSS styles, JavaScript, and manifest files. vercel.json: Configuration for cloud deployment.

💻Technologies Used

• Backend: Python, Flask
• Algorithm/Graph: NetworkX
• Frontend: Jinja2, Bootstrap 5, CSS3, JavaScript
• PWA: Manifest.json
• Deployment: Vercel

📋🖋NOTE:

This project was developed entirely on an Android phone. The project is currently in the design and testing phase. If you encounter any errors or have new ideas to add, please let us know. Thank you.