DEVELOPMENT OF A WEB SYSTEM FOR PET CARE AND ADOPTION MANAGEMENT: THE CASE OF THE PETCARE PLATFORM

Abstract

This article aims to evaluate the functional acceptance and architecture of the PetCare web system, developed in Java and Spring Boot, focused on the integrated management of the life cycle and health of pets. The research was conducted through a case study, using a qualitative-quantitative approach. The methodology involved the analysis of the software architecture based on the MVC pattern and the application of a questionnaire with 9 questions to 700 participants, focusing on the usability, ease of navigation, and usefulness of the core Adoption and Health modules. The system architecture includes model classes such as Adoption, Vaccination, and Consultation, organized into Service and Repository layers. The results showed that all participants considered the adoption module useful and positively evaluated the clarity of the health information. The main limitation identified was the low responsiveness on mobile devices, indicating a need for improvements in the front-end. It is concluded that PetCare presents a technically consistent solution, with high user approval of its core functionalities, and potential for interface optimization on mobile devices, expanding its practical applicability.