Calvary Chapel Boise Mobile App

======== CCBoise is a project for Calvary Chapel Boise to provide them with a native mobile experience for the content created on the existing website. The purpose of this app is to give people access to information the church offers in an easy to use, quick to access way when not near full web browser.

Technology

• Shared data access library coded in C#
• iOS native app created with MonoDevelop and MonoTouch from Xamarin
• Android native app created with MonoDevelop and Mono for Android

Planned Features

• iOS and Android native apps
• Ability to stream video and audio messages and sermons
• New content provided daily:
  • Daily Devotions
  • Prayer Requests
• Event listings
• Static content:
  • Directions to the church
  • Links to social media
  • Contact information for the church

Project Roadmap / Milestones

Phase 1

• Define application structure
• Define ccboise.org data calls
• Create ccboise.org data calls
• Create base project structure
• Create initial native iOS App with MonoDevelop and MonoTouch
• Test with project team
• Fix bugs and adjust changes to feedback
• Test with stakeholders and church staff
• Fix bugs and adjust changes to feedback
• Publish iOS app to marketplace

Phase 2

• Create initial native Android app with MonoDevelop and Mono for Android
• Test with project team
• Fix bugs and adjust changes to feedback
• Test with stakeholders and church staff
• Fix bugs and adjust changes to feedback
• Publish Google Play marketplace

Phase 3

• Investigate addtional features and functionality - Not started

Future Goals

• Create a mobile app framework that can be forked and used by any church.
• Be able to easily change the app structure through configuration without having to publish changes through app stores.