⭐️The wait is over! The Student's App is Back!
Thank you, everyone, for your support, feedback, and appreciation. We will continue building something to improve the experience of students, and we invite all developers to contribute to the project as well.

👩‍💻 Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.horansoftware.aastu

👩‍💻iOS
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aastu-students-community/id6737355317

💬Telegram Mini App
https://t.me/aastu_students_bot/aastu_app

Special Thanks
👐 A huge thank you to all our early testers and reviewers, including
• @Dagmawi_Babi
• @joey_yos
• @nebil_alghazi from @AASTUSE
• Bisrat from @AASTUSEA
• Biruk from @DSCAASTU
and all of beta testers registered on our form 🙏

⚙✅️👍 #AASTU_Students_App #Since2021

🎉What's new in AASTU Community App Version 4.0

Grade Calculator Upgrade
• Now, You can calculate accurate grades and stores them in the cloud.
• Keep track of all semester reports and view your CGPA in real-time as you add new grades.
Next Update: Grade report export in multiple file formats.

Virtual ID (Beta) 🪪
• Scan your existing ID and create a virtual version.
• Currently supports old (pink) ID theme; new (white) ID support for 1st & 2nd-year students coming soon!
• We're working to make this officially accepted across the college in case you forget or lose your ID.

Quiz Generator 🤖
• Generate interactive quizzes for better exam prep, memorize chapters anywhere
• We pass some data to AI with your prompt to create quizzes similar to real questions in format of previous exams in the collage.
Next Update: Upload PPT/PDF to auto-generate quizzes.

⚙✅️👍 #AASTU_Students_App #TheStudent'sApp

Tech-Related Information 👩‍💻
The first and second versions of the AASTU Student's App were built in Java/Android SDK 👩‍💻 during 2021-22.

This year, we migrated everything to Flutter 👩‍💻 for better efficiency and multi-OS support. The app is built on Flutter v3.24.3 and for telegram mini web app we run on Flutter 3.27.1 (iOS browser scroll fix) and hosted on Firebase. However, we developed a separate backend for email confirmation, user management, and other functionalities. This backend is built with Node.js.👩‍💻

For the UI design, we used FlutterFlow, which allowed us to design the interface easily and generate Flutter code. This tool helped us create this beautiful UI in just 3-4 days, though FlutterFlow is a paid software.

The project is entirely open-source under the GPL-3.0 license, which requires copyleft. This means any derivative work you build must also be open-source.
💻 github.com/chisa-dev/aastu-students-app-v4

We understand that most developers are not familiar with FlutterFlow, so soon, we will convert all components into pure Flutter widgets for easier accessibility.

⚙✅️👍

FYI: I have renamed this channel from "INNOVATE AASTU" to "CodeIT Lab."

In 2021, we built our first project at AASTU — the AASTU Students App. We played a role in creating a culture of building projects on campus, and we witnessed how AASTU became a hive of student-led innovation and clubs across Ethiopia.

Now, as I’m leaving the campus, I’ve decided to rename this channel.

Back in 2018 (7 years ago!), I had a group and channel called "Code It - Ethiopia" (@codeitethiopia) — that was when I first started learning HTML. :)
I'm now bringing that name back. The new theme of this channel will focus on:

- Building in public
- Sharing remote job experiences
- Reviewing AI tools

We’ll do our best to make this more than just another tech channel. 🎉

Today, 📱 Slack changed my status, reminding me that it’s my 1-year anniversary since starting at my current company!

If you are just beginning remote work, or planning to, here’s a quick summary of what I’ve learned over the past year:

1. Learn Version Control (Deeply):
Learn as much as you can—not just git add . and git push. When you work with larger tools and teams, things get more complicated, and communication becomes even more important. Focus on advanced version control practices and communication skills: pull requests (PRs), issues, merges, GitHub Actions, documentation, and more.

2. Make a Strong First Impression:
Your first few months are critical. Show your value early, Habibi you will be the boss later, company don't want you to leave.

3. Learn to Debug like Pro:
Debugging, reverse engineering, finding solutions with AI prompting, and navigating technical resources are essential skills. It is most powerful tools you have.

4. Set Up a Productive Workspace:
Invest as much as you can afford in a reliable internet connection, a comfortable chair, and noise-canceling headphones. Your environment shapes your output—keep it distraction-free. It even add a value to you joining meetings with video on!

5. Be Flexible
In today’s AI-driven world, that tech stack you love doesn't matter. I started with FlutterFlow (which is barely known in Ethiopia), moved to backend development, and later focused on DevOps and deployments. I’ve worked to 4 projects, wearing different hats for each one, Bro Follow the market.

@codeitlab