Achados e perdidos: uma solução web para itens achados e perdidos

Abstract

This paper presents the development of a web system for managing lost and found items at the Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Norte (IFRN), Pau dos Ferros Campus. The system was designed to address inefficiencies in the current process, such as manual record-keeping in notebooks and difficulty retrieving specific information. Interviews were conducted with staff to gather requirements, along with prototyping for initial validation. The application was developed using React.js for the front end and Node.js with Fastify for the back end, leveraging Prisma ORM to simplify interactions with the PostgreSQL database. The system allows users to register, edit, and view found items, offering features such as withdrawal registration and public display of available, claimed, or expired objects. Authentication is carried out via the Unified Public Administration System (SUAP) for staff, with access available to scholarship holders. The website is responsive, supporting mobile devices and web browsers. Results indicate that the solution meets the identified needs and has the potential for deployment in other IFRN campuses. Future improvements include more robust integration, an institutional domain, and accessibility features.