The problem Tidal Tracker solves

Fishery is a traditional and important economic activity in India. The livelihood of those depending directly or indirectly on fisheries is adversely impacted by factors such as vagaries of weather and different types of disasters. As a result, they are forced to live their lives in danger. App provides an accurate location, distance, and path from the shore they started the journey. An advance compass navigation system which provide safe directions to the safe location.

The changing weather conditions are hard for them to make preparations accordingly. App predicts the best times to safely catch fish, if the future weather is safe or not and provides advanced weather details which is as a valuable tool for navigating the challenges of changing weather conditions in the fishing industry.

Most fishermen may not catch many fish because they lack the equipments. By allowing fishermen to rent the equipment they need on a short-term basis, the app can help them access the tools they need without incurring the high upfront costs of purchasing them outright.

Exclusive chat feature to help build their own community to network and build relationships with other fishermen. This can be especially useful for newer fishermen who are just starting out and looking for guidance and support from more experienced colleagues.

The app's safety guidelines and resources can help fishermen learn about best practices for working on the water. The quizzes can then help fishermen test their knowledge of these guidelines and ensure that they are retaining the important information.

Challenges we ran into

One challenge we ran into while building a hackathon project was with the integration of multiple APIs and third-party services. We had to make sure that the data we were receiving from each API was formatted correctly and that we were able to make the necessary API calls within the given rate limits.

To overcome this issue, we made sure to thoroughly test each API individually before integrating them into our project. We also implemented error handling and retry logic to handle any potential issues that may arise when making API calls.

Hackathons often involve working with new technologies or frameworks, which can lead to technical challenges. To overcome these issues, it's helpful to have a diverse team with a range of technical skills and to be willing to seek help from mentors or other participants when needed.

It's not uncommon for participants to work long hours without sufficient rest during a hackathon, which can lead to fatigue and reduced productivity. To get over this issue, it's important to prioritize self-care and take breaks to rest and recharge when possible.

Overall, the key to overcoming these challenges was thorough testing, error handling, and optimization. By addressing potential issues and continuously improving the performance of our project, we were able to successfully build a reliable and scalable solution.