MOBILE-BASED “CINTA MANGROVE” APPLICATION DESIGN IN KOTA PARI VILLAGE USING THE WATERFALL METHOD

Abstract

This research focuses on the design of a mobile application, "Cinta Mangrove," aimed at supporting the preservation of the mangrove ecosystem in Kota Pari Village. The application is developed using the Waterfall method, which consists of the phases of requirements analysis, system design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. During the requirements analysis phase, data collection was conducted through observations and interviews with local communities to identify the needs and issues related to mangrove conservation. The system design phase involved creating an intuitive user interface and functionalities to support mangrove condition reporting, education, and tracking conservation activities. The implementation phase included the development of the application using the latest mobile programming technologies. Additionally, the application integrates educational elements such as videos, images, and quizzes to facilitate interactive learning. Testing was conducted to ensure the application functions according to the specified requirements and meets user needs. The outcome of this research is a mobile application that can be used by the people of Kota Pari Village to contribute to mangrove preservation, increase environmental awareness, and facilitate coordination of conservation activities. This application is expected to serve as a model for the development of similar technologies in other regions with mangrove ecosystems.