The Idea
A mobile app that uses your camera to scan food products and recommends nearby restaurants, cafes, or stores where you can find similar items or related cuisines.
My Role
Solo Developer building the full stack:
- Mobile App — React Native with Expo for cross-platform development
- Product Recognition — Camera integration with barcode/image scanning
- Location Services — GPS-based recommendations for nearby places
- UX Design — Simple scan-and-discover flow
Tech Stack
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Mobile | React Native, Expo |
| Recognition | Camera API, Barcode Scanner |
| Location | Geolocation API |
| Backend | Node.js (planned) |
Current Status
This is an experimental project in active development. The goal is to create a seamless experience where users can:
- Scan — Point camera at any food product
- Identify — Recognize the product or cuisine type
- Discover — Get personalized recommendations for nearby places
What I'm Learning
- React Native performance optimization for camera features
- Integrating ML models for food recognition
- Building location-aware recommendation systems