Diseño y desarrollo de una aplicación software, en el contexto del enfoque ágil, como soporte a la reducción del número de animales de compañía sin hogar en el Distrito Metropolitano de Quito.

Abstract

The fundamental purpose of the module of the mobile application, explained in detail in this document, is to interactively disseminate information about the laws and sanctions that are currently in force in the Metropolitan District of Quito (DMQ), specifically related to companion animals. In addition to providing this legal knowledge, the objective is to educate the population about the importance of proper care and responsible ownership of domestic animals, with the subsequent goal of contributing to the decrease in the number of abandoned or unattended companion animals in the DMQ. . . To achieve these goals, the mobile application features three serious games, each designed with the intention of informing and educating in a playful and effective way. These games integrate gamification elements, which allows them to be attractive and entertaining for users while transmitting valuable information on related topics. Two of these games focus on specific aspects of laws and sanctions, while the third covers both topics comprehensively. The implementation of this application module was carried out by integrating various development tools and methodologies, highlighting among them the User-Centered Design methodology, the iPlus methodology, Scrum and clean architecture. These approaches are carefully combined to ensure an optimal user experience as well as a solid and efficient technical structure in the mobile application. In this way, we seek not only to inform and educate, but also to provide a satisfactory and enriching user experience.