SHREEYASH PRATISHTHAN’S

SHREEYASH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGAND

TECHNOLOGY (POLYTECHNIC),
CHH. SAMBHAJINAGAR

MICRO-PROJECT REPORT

NAME OF DEPARTMENT:-COMPUTER ENGINEERING

ACADEMIC YEAR:- 2024-25
SEMESTER:-SIXTH
COURSE CODE:-22617
MICRO- PROJECT TITLE:- QUOTES GENERATOR

PREPARED BY:-
1. SHAMAL MAROTI AMTE EN. NO.2210920057

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF: Prof.M.M.KAPSE

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 MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION,
MUMBAI
CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Mr./ Ms. Shamal Maroti Amte of Sixth Semester of Diploma in
Computer Engineering of Institute Shreeyash Polytechnic Chh.Sambhajinagar has
successfully completed Micro-Project Work in Course of MOBILE APPLICATION
DEVELOPMENT for the academic year 2024-25 as prescribed in the I-Scheme
Curriculum.

Date:- Enrollment No:-2210920057

Place:- Chh.Sambhajinagar Exam Seat No.:-

Prof.M.M.KAPSE A.C.NAIK S.S.KHANDAGLE

Guide HOD Principal

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We wish to express our profound gratitude to our guide Prof.M.M.KAPSE who guided
us endlessly in framing and completion of Micro- Project. He / She guided us on all the main
points in that Micro-Project. We are indebted to his / her constant encouragement,
cooperation and help. It was his / her enthusiastic support that helped us in overcoming of
various obstacles in the Micro-Project.
We are also thankful to our Principal, HOD, Faculty Members and classmates for
extending their support and motivation in the completion of this Micro- Project.

1. SHAMAL MAROTI AMTE EN. NO.2210920057

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 Micro-Project Proposal

Title of Micro-Project:- QUOTES GENERATOR

1.0 Aims/Benefits of the Micro-Project:

1. Gaining knowledge of mobile app development fundamentals.

2. Understanding API handling and data processing in Android.
3. Learning about UI/UX best practices for intuitive applications.
4. Developing an optimized and efficient Java-based mobile application.
5. Enhancing debugging, error handling, and app performance optimization skills.

2.0 Course Outcomes Addressed

1. Understanding the key components of Android development.
2. Implementing network requests using APIs to fetch real-time data.
3. Developing a structured app architecture for scalability.
4. Learning asynchronous programming techniques for smooth performance.

3.0 Proposed Methodology

i. Research & Analysis
 Studied user demand and competitor apps for motivational quotes.

ii. App Development & UI Design

 Built the app using Java and Android Studio with a user-friendly UI/UX.

iii. API Integration & Backend

 Integrated a quotes API for real-time data fetching with error handling.

iv. Testing & Optimization

 Debugged and optimized the app for smooth performance and responsiveness.

v. Deployment & Future Enhancements

 Deployed the app with plans for dark mode, sharing, and offline access.

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 3.0 Action Plan :

Name of
Sr. Details of activity Planne Planne Responsible
No. Week dStart d Team
date Finish Members
date
1 1 &2 Discussion & Finalization
ofTopic
2 3 Preparation of the Abstract
3 4 Literature Review
4 5 Submission of Microproject
Proposal ( Annexure-I)
5 6 Collection of information about
Topic
6 7 Collection of relevant content
/materials for the execution of
Microproject.
7 8 Discussion and submission of
outline of the Microproject.
8 9 Analysis / execution of
Collected data / information
and preparation of Prototypes /
drawings / photos / charts /
graphs / tables / circuits /
Models
/ programs etc.
9 10 Completion of Contents of
Project Report
10 11 Completion of Weekly progress
Report
11 12 Completion of Project Report (
Annexure-II)
12 13 Viva voce / Deliveryof
Presentation

Names of Team Members with En. Nos.

1. Shamal Maroti Amte EN. NO.2210920057

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 MICRO PROJECT REPORT

Title of Micro-Project:- Quotes Generator

1.0 Rationale:

1. Encouraging innovation in mobile app development.

2. Understanding API integration and data retrieval techniques.
3. Enhancing UI/UX design skills for better user engagement.
4. Developing structured problem-solving skills in software development.

2.0 Aims/Benefits of the Micro-Project:

6. Gaining knowledge of mobile app development fundamentals.

7. Understanding API handling and data processing in Android.
8. Learning about UI/UX best practices for intuitive applications.
9. Developing an optimized and efficient Java-based mobile application.
10. Enhancing debugging, error handling, and app performance optimization skills.

3.0 Course Outcomes Achieved:

5. Understanding the key components of Android development.

6. Implementing network requests using APIs to fetch real-time data.
7. Developing a structured app architecture for scalability.
8. Learning asynchronous programming techniques for smooth performance.

4.0 Literature Review:

1. Android Development Fundamentals – Understanding key elements of mobile app creation.

2. API Integration & Networking – Fetching and displaying dynamic data efficiently.
3. UI/UX Design Principles – Creating engaging and user-friendly interfaces.
4. Error Handling & Debugging – Techniques to ensure app stability.
5. Mobile Security Practices – Protecting user data and API requests.

4.0 Actual Methodology Followed :

1. Idea Generation & Feasibility Study – Identifying the need for a Quotes Generator App.
2. App Development & Design – Creating an intuitive UI with XML and Java logic.
3. API Implementation – Integrating a quotes API for dynamic content retrieval.
4. Testing & Debugging – Identifying and fixing UI and network-related errors.
5. Performance Optimization – Enhancing app speed, responsiveness, and security.

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 6.0Actual Resources Used

sr.
No Name of Specification s Qty Remarks
. Resource/material

1 Computer system

2 Chrome

7.0 Outputs of the Micro-Projects

1. Quotes Generator App – Fully functional mobile application.

2. UI Design & Implementation – User-friendly interface with XML layouts.
3. API Integration Report – Documentation on fetching and displaying quotes.
4. Testing & Debugging Report – Issues identified and solutions implemented.
5. Final Project Report – Summary of development, challenges, and future scope.

8.0 Skill Developed/Learning Outcome of this Micro-Project:

1. Mobile App Development using Java & Android Studio.

2. API integration for dynamic content fetching.
3. UI/UX design for a smooth user experience.
4. Debugging, problem-solving, and performance optimization.
5. Version control using GitHub.
6. Security awareness for API handling.

9.0 Applications of this Micro-Project:-

1. Motivational & Self-Improvement Apps

2. Educational & Learning Platforms
3. Personalized Content & AI Recommendations
4. Social Media Integration for Content Sharing
5. Commercial Use via Ads & Subscriptions

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 MICRO-PROJECT EVOLUTION SHEET

Name of Student:-Shamal Maroti Amte En. No.2210920057

Name of Program:-Computer Engineering Semester:-6th

Course Name:- Mobile Application Development Course Code:-22617
Title of The Project:- Quotes Generator

Course Outcomes Achieved:-

1. Understanding the key components of Android development.

2. Implementing network requests using APIs to fetch real-time data.

Sr. Poor Averag Good Excellent Sub

Characteristic to be (Marks 6- Total
No. (Marks1- e (Marks9-
assessed 3) (Marks4- 8) 10)
5)
(A) Process and Product Assessment (Convert Below total marks out of 6Marks)
1 Relevance to the course
2 Literature
Review/information
collection
3 Completion of the
Targetas Per project
proposal
4 Analysis of Data and
representation
5 Quality of Prototype/Model
6 Report Preparation
(B) Individual Presentation/Viva(Convert Below total marks out of 4Marks)
7 Presentation
8 Viva

(A) (B)
Process and Individual Total
Product Presentation/Viva Mark
Assessment (6 (4 marks) s 10
marks)

Comments/Suggestions about team work/leadership/inter-personal

communication (if any)

Name Of Course Teacher: Prof.M.M.KAPSE

Dated Signature:
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Quotes Generator

Introduction
In today’s fast-paced world, people often seek motivation to help them
stay positive and productive. A Quotes Generator App serves as a source of
daily encouragement by displaying famous quotes from notable
personalities. The application fetches quotes dynamically from a REST API
and allows users to generate new quotes at the tap of a button. This project
focuses on the design, development, and implementation of a mobile
application that performs this functionality.

Mobile application development is growing exponentially, and

creating simple applications like the Quotes Generator helps students gain
hands-on experience with real-world development scenarios. This
microproject introduces key concepts such as API integration, UI/UX
design, and asynchronous programming, which are essential for
developing scalable applications.

Additionally, this project highlights the importance of user-friendly

interfaces and efficient API calls to minimize delays and improve user
engagement. It also showcases best practices for handling real-time data,
optimizing performance, and maintaining security in mobile applications.

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Abstract
The Quotes Generator is a mobile application designed to provide
users with random motivational, inspirational, and thought-provoking
quotes. This project explores the development process, technologies used,
system design, challenges faced, and future enhancements of the application.
The goal of this project is to develop an intuitive and interactive mobile app
that fetches quotes dynamically from an API and displays them in an
aesthetically pleasing manner. The app is developed using Java in Android
Studio and utilizes an external API to provide a diverse range of quotes. The
application is lightweight, ensuring fast response time and smooth user
experience.

The project also demonstrates how API calls work in Android development
and provides insights into error handling and asynchronous network
requests. By implementing a simple and effective UI design, the app ensures
accessibility for all users. This project will serve as an essential learning
experience for students looking to enhance their mobile development skills.

Additionally, the project emphasizes the importance of data handling, user

engagement strategies, and optimizing performance to ensure a smooth
user experience.

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Objectives
The primary objectives of this microproject are:

 To understand the fundamentals of mobile app development.

 To learn how to fetch and display dynamic data using APIs.
 To improve UI/UX skills by designing a simple and interactive
interface.
 To implement asynchronous network requests for fetching data.
 To enhance problem-solving skills by overcoming development
challenges.
 To explore error handling mechanisms for a better user experience.
 To develop an efficient and responsive application with minimal lag.
 To gain experience in deploying and testing Android applications on
real devices.
 To understand code optimization techniques for improved
performance.
 To explore security best practices in API usage and data storage.

Through these objectives, the project aims to equip students with practical
skills that can be applied to real-world mobile development scenarios.

Software & Technologies Used

The following technologies were used in the development of the Quotes

Generator app:

 Programming Language: Java (for Android development)

 Development Environment: Android Studio
 User Interface (UI): XML (for designing layouts)
 Backend API: Quotable API (https://api.quotable.io/random)
 Networking Library: OkHttp (for handling API requests)
 JSON Parsing: JSONObject (for extracting relevant data from API
responses)
 Version Control: GitHub (for project management and collaboration)
 Debugging Tools: Android Logcat, Debugger in Android Studio
 Performance Optimization Tools: Profiler in Android Studio

Using these technologies, the project demonstrates how modern mobile

applications interact with online services and databases. The integration of
OkHttp for network operations ensures a seamless and efficient experience
for the end-user.

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System Design & Implementation
User Interface (UI/UX)

 The UI consists of a TextView to display the quote and a Button to

fetch a new quote.
 The design follows a minimalistic and user-friendly approach.
 A LinearLayout is used with centralized content for better
accessibility.
 The application maintains a clean and simple aesthetic to ensure ease
of use.
 Future improvements can include custom themes, animations, and
voice assistance to enhance engagement.

Backend & API Integration

 The application fetches quotes from the Quotable API using HTTP
requests.
 The OkHttp library is used to send asynchronous API calls.
 The retrieved data (quote and author) is parsed from JSON format
and displayed in the UI.
 API calls are optimized to reduce unnecessary network usage,
ensuring a faster response.
 Error-handling mechanisms are implemented to manage scenarios like
network failures.
 Security measures such as limiting API request exposure and
preventing unauthorized access are considered.

Code Implementation (Main Components)

1. MainActivity.java (Handles API requests & UI updates)

2. activity_main.xml (Defines the UI layout)
3. AndroidManifest.xml (Declares internet permissions for API
calls)
4. Gradle Dependencies (Includes required libraries like OkHttp)
5. Error Handling Module (Ensures smooth user experience in case
of network failure)

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Challenges Faced

During the development of this application, the following challenges were

encountered:

 API Rate Limits: Some free APIs have a limited number of requests
per hour, which required careful optimization.
 Asynchronous Calls: Ensuring smooth UI interactions while fetching
data asynchronously without blocking the main thread.
 Error Handling: Implementing proper error messages and handling
network failures gracefully.
 Device Compatibility: Ensuring the app runs smoothly on various
screen sizes and Android versions.
 UI Optimization: Keeping the design intuitive while maintaining
responsiveness across devices.
 Security Concerns: Protecting API keys and handling secure data
transmission.

To overcome these challenges, rigorous testing and debugging were

performed to ensure a stable application

Future Enhancements
The application can be further improved with the following features:

 AI-based Personalized Quotes: Recommending quotes based on user

preferences.
 Text-to-Speech Functionality: Adding an option for users to listen to
quotes.
 Daily Quote Notifications: Sending push notifications with a daily
motivational quote.
 Dark Mode Support: Providing an option for users to switch between
light and dark themes.
 Offline Mode: Caching previously fetched quotes for offline access.
 User Favorites Feature: Allowing users to save their favorite quotes
for later viewing.
 Share Functionality: Adding a share button to allow users to share
quotes on social media.
 Multi-Language Support: Expanding the app to display quotes in
different languages for global accessibility.
 Voice Recognition: Enabling users to fetch quotes using voice
commands.

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Program and Output:

Activity_main.xml

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>

<LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:orientation="vertical" android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent" android:padding="16dp">
<TextView
android:id="@+id/quoteTextView" android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="0dp"
android:layout_weight="1" android:textSize="24sp"
android:textColor="@color/black"
android:textFontWeight="@integer/material_motion_duration_long_2"
android:gravity="center"/>

<LinearLayout android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="wrap_content" android:layout_gravity="center_horizontal">
<Button android:id="@+id/previousButton"ndroid:layout_width="wrap_content"
android:layout_height="wrap_content" android:layout_marginLeft="65dp"
android:layout_marginBottom="55dp" android:text="Previous" />

<Space android:layout_width="16dp" android:layout_height="wrap_content" />

<Button android:id="@+id/nextButton" android:layout_width="wrap_content"

android:layout_height="wrap_content" android:text="Next" />
</LinearLayout>
</LinearLayout>

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Design Application:

MainActivity.java

package com.example.quotesgenerator;

import androidx.appcompat.app.AppCompatActivity; import android.os.Bundle; import

android.view.View; import android.widget.Button; import android.widget.TextView;

public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {

private TextView quoteTextView; private Button previousButton; private Button

nextButton;

private String[] quotes = {"Great things in business are never done by one person,They
are done by a team---Steve Jobs",
"To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal---A P J
Abdul Kalam",
"Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints

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 in your heart-Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will
leave footprints in your heart---Eleanor Roosevelt",
"Don't worry about being successful but work toward being significant and the success
will naturally follow---Oprah Winfrey",
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a
trail---Ralph Waldo Emerson"}; private int currentQuoteIndex = 0;

@Override protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState)

{ super.onCreate(savedInstanceState); setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);
quoteTextView = findViewById(R.id.quoteTextView); previousButton =
findViewById(R.id.previousButton); nextButton = findViewById(R.id.nextButton);
displayQuote();

previousButton.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() { @Override

public void onClick(View view) { if
(currentQuoteIndex > 0) { currentQuoteIndex--; displayQuote();
}
}
});

nextButton.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() { @Overridepublic void

onClick(View view) { if (currentQuoteIndex < quotes.length - 1) {
currentQuoteIndex++;
displayQuote();
}
}
});

}
private void displayQuote()
{ quoteTextView.setText(quotes[currentQuoteIndex]);
}
}

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Output:

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Conclusion

The Quotes Generator App serves as a simple yet effective tool for
motivation and inspiration. This microproject provided hands-on experience
in mobile application development, API integration, UI design, and
debugging. The project highlights the importance of clean code architecture,
proper error handling, and efficient data fetching techniques.

By implementing a simple yet powerful concept, this project

showcases how mobile applications can be built with limited resources while
maintaining high performance. Future enhancements will ensure the
application remains relevant and continues to provide value to users
worldwide.

References
1. Android Developers Documentation -
https://developer.android.com/docs
2. Quotable API - https://api.quotable.io/random
3. Java Official Documentation - https://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/
4. Android Studio Guide - https://developer.android.com/studio/
5. OkHttp Library for API Requests - https://square.github.io/okhttp/
6. JSON Parsing in Java - https://www.baeldung.com/java-org-json
7. Mobile App UI/UX Best Practices - https://material.io/design/
8. Error Handling in Android -
https://developer.android.com/training/errors
9. Performance Optimization in Android -
https://developer.android.com/topic/performance
10. GitHub for Version Control - https://github.com/

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