FireSpotter, hackathon winner at NASA SpaceApps Valencia
I participated with my classmates in the NASA SpaceApp Hackathon in Valencia. We were there because Jorge Lopez, our teacher, encouraged us to participate not only to face the challenge and gain experience but also to improve our self-confidence.
The Hackathon started on at Wayco Cabanyal After the presentations, we began our challenge:
Managing Fire: Increasing Community-based Fire Management Opportunities
NASA's satellite-derived active fire data are freely available and provide valuable information to a wide range of users. However, as wildfires continue to increase in frequency, number, and size, the need for more diverse stakeholder groups to understand and use these data is rapidly expanding. Your challenge is to develop solutions to address fire and natural resource monitoring through innovative use of technology and publicly available data, enabling local communities to report and monitor fires and/or improve current data distribution.
We worked hard until when we showed our projects. Facing the challenge over the weekend was a big test for us, and we learned a lot about working as a real team using Git and developing an App from scratch using vanilla JS, HTML and CSS.
After all the hard work and collaboration, we were thrilled to present our real app during the event. Despite not using the latest technologies or groundbreaking approaches, our app, deployed on GitHub Pages, successfully addressed the challenge with a minimal viable product.
Winning the event was a fantastic surprise, and it showed us that even simple solutions can make a meaningful impact. This experience has fueled our enthusiasm to keep learning and contributing to innovative projects in the future.
Fostering Growth: The Purpose Behind the Fork
Since the project's inception, my consistent commitment has been instrumental in refining features, addressing functionalities, and introducing enhancements to elevate the user experience.
To transparently showcase and document these contributions, I've created a personal fork of the main repository. This fork serves as a dedicated space to highlight my work, providing a platform for effective code management.
It's important to note that, in maintaining the project's integrity, all enhancements are proposed through pull requests (PRs) to the main repository. While currently the primary contributor, my focus is on upholding code consistency and quality.
GitHub Repository and Live Deployment: Explore Fire Spotter!
Ready to see Fire Spotter in action? Explore the live deployment. Immerse yourself in the project's features and functionalities, and feel free to provide feedback or get involved! Your participation is key to the project's success.
Delve into the heart of Fire Spotter by visiting its GitHub repository and witnessing the ongoing development and collaborative efforts. The repository provides insights into the code structure and welcomes your valuable contributions.