The Good Driver Incentive Program
This project was completed as part of CPSC 4910 – Senior Computing Practicum. Our 5-person team worked in one-week Agile sprints over 16 weeks, guided by a faculty member acting as our client. I served as the team's Scrum Master, facilitating design and check-in meetings weekly. The project culminated in a full class-wide load test with over 70 users.
Project Description
The Good Driver Incentive Program is a web application that encourages better driving behaviors among truck drivers by awarding points for positive actions. These points can be redeemed for products in a sponsor-managed catalog.
Drivers: View/update profiles, track points, redeem rewards, and manage orders.
Sponsor Users: Oversee drivers, manage applications, adjust points, and maintain the product catalog through API integration. They can also view the system from a driver's perspective.
Admin Users: Manage all accounts, security settings, audit logs, and system-wide reporting.
Project Timeline
- Weeks 1–3: Team formation, project planning, and setup
- Weeks 4–15: Development and testing using Agile methodology
- Weeks 16–17: Final demos and presentations
Project Completion
We successfully delivered a fully functional and accessible web application. The final demo was a success, and the project earned an A grade.
- Integrated AWS SES for order confirmations
- Implemented user reviews in the catalog
- Allowed drivers to purchase items with points
- Built real-time point update notifications
- Developed driver profile management and order tracking
Project Status: Completed Successfully
Release Plan
See our full sprint breakdown in the Release Plan.
Technology Stack
- Hosting: AWS Amplify
- Database: AWS RDS (MySQL)
- Backend: AWS Lambda, Node.js
- Frontend: React, Vite, TypeScript, Material UI
- Authentication: Amazon Cognito
- Project Management: Azure DevOps
- Version Control: Git
- Testing: Postman, AWS CloudWatch
User Stories
Explore all 350+ user stories that guided our development sprints.
Coding and Testing
- Developed all backend logic via AWS Lambda
- Managed API routes using AWS API Gateway
- Integrated AWS SES for transactional emails
- Handled catalog integration (initially with eBay API, later streamlined using iTunes API)
Accessibility Features
- Screen reader compatibility
- Keyboard navigation
- Dark mode, high contrast, grayscale mode
- Font size, line height, and zoom adjustments
- Text alignment options and audio feedback
Technical Implementation
AWS RDS
We used AWS RDS with MySQL to securely store and manage all driver, sponsor, and catalog data.
AWS API Gateway
API Gateway manages our backend endpoints, routing requests between the front end and AWS Lambda.
AWS Lambda
Lambda functions serve as our serverless backend, handling business logic and database queries.
Amazon Cognito
Cognito ensures secure authentication and authorization for all user roles.
AWS Amplify
AWS Amplify was used for hosting and continuous deployment of the frontend, integrating seamlessly with the backend services.
Project Screenshots
Below are screenshots showcasing key features of the web application:
Web App Home Screen
Accessibility Settings Screen
FAQ Screen
Applications Screen