Reciplorer
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NextJS, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn UI, TheMealDB API, Vercel
TYPE
Global Problem Solving
STATUS
Completed (v.2 underway)
Reciplorer is a web application designed to simplify and enhance the user's experience of discovering and managing recipes. Recognizing the need for a centralized platform where users can easily find cooking inspiration, access detailed recipe information, and even contribute their own culinary creations, Reciplorer offers a user-friendly interface with several key features. Users can browse a wide variety of recipes, view comprehensive lists of ingredients, follow clear step-by-step preparation instructions, and often find embedded video tutorials for visual guidance. The platform also includes robust search and filtering capabilities, allowing users to quickly find recipes based on keywords, ingredients, cuisine types, dietary restrictions, and more. Furthermore, registered users have the ability to add their own recipes to the collection, fostering a community of home cooks and recipe enthusiasts (coming soon!).
GOALS
Developing Reciplorer has provided me with valuable experience in building a complete web application from scratch with a focus on user interaction and data management. I've gained practical skills in integrating third-party APIs like TheMealDB, handling complex backend data, and implementing client-side routing and state management with NextJS and React. The implementation of search and filtering functionality has deepened my understanding of effective optimization for efficient data retrieval. Furthermore, building the recipe submission feature has enhanced my knowledge of form handling and data validation. This project has significantly improved my proficiency in front-end development with TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and UI libraries like Shadcn UI, as well as deployment on platforms like Vercel. Overall, Reciplorer represents a tangible demonstration of my ability to create functional and user-friendly web applications from concept to deployment.
CHALLENGES
A significant challenge encountered during the development of Reciplorer was effectively integrating and managing data from the TheMealDB API while ensuring a seamless and responsive user experience. This involved handling asynchronous data fetching, structuring the data in a user-friendly format, and implementing efficient search and filtering functionality to quickly process a potentially large number of recipes. Another key hurdle was designing an intuitive interface for users to add their own recipes, including handling ingredient input, step-by-step instructions, and potentially media uploads, while maintaining data integrity and security. Balancing feature richness with ease of use and performance optimization across different devices also presented a considerable design and development challenge.
