hey i came up with a project idea for a mobile app ,
Recipe and Meal Planner with Grocery List Generator
Front-End: Android app where users can input ingredients they have, and the app
suggests recipes. Users can also create meal plans for the week.
Back-End: A server that stores recipe data, user preferences, and dietary
restrictions. It can also generate grocery lists based on selected recipes.
Tech Stack: React Native with javascript, Firebase, Node.js for backend, SQLite
, AI for recipe recommendations.
System Architecture
1. Frontend (React Native)
User Interface: Mobile app for recipe suggestions, meal planning, and grocery list
generation.
Authentication: Firebase Authentication (email/password, Google sign-in, etc.).
API Communication: Fetches data from the backend using REST APIs.
State Management: React Context API or Redux for handling user data and app state.
Offline Storage: AsyncStorage or SQLite for saving user preferences locally.
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2. Backend (Node.js & Express)
User Management: Handles authentication & user profiles.
Recipe API Integration: Fetches or generates recipe recommendations based on
ingredients.
Meal Planning Logic: Stores user meal plans and preferences.
Grocery List Generator: Creates a grocery list based on selected recipes.
AI Integration: Machine learning model or third-party API for personalized recipe
recommendations.
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3. Database (MongoDB & Firebase)
SQLite:
Stores recipes, meal plans, user preferences, and grocery lists.
Firebase Firestore (Optional):
Stores real-time updates (if needed for shared meal planning).
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4. Third-Party APIs
Recipe APIs: Spoonacular, Edamam, or a custom AI model for recipe recommendations.
Grocery Store API (Optional): Integrate with local grocery store APIs for price
comparison.
AI-based Recipe Generator: OpenAI GPT, Hugging Face, or a local ML model.
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📌 Workflow
1. User Authentication & Profile Setup
User registers/logs in via Firebase Authentication.
Profile setup (dietary preferences, allergies, favorite cuisines).
2. Ingredient Input & Recipe Suggestions
User inputs available ingredients.
Backend processes input and fetches relevant recipes from the database or AI model.
Recipes are displayed in the app.
3. Meal Planning
User selects recipes for different meals throughout the week.
Meal plan is stored in SQLite.
Option to modify, delete, or swap meals.
4. Grocery List Generation
Based on selected recipes, the app generates a grocery list.
Users can mark purchased items and edit the list.
(Optional) Suggests grocery stores with the best prices (if API is available).
5. AI-Powered Recipe Recommendations
AI recommends recipes based on past choices, preferences, and trends.
Users get daily meal suggestions.
6. Sync & Notifications
Firebase sends push notifications for meal reminders, grocery list updates, etc.
Users can sync meal plans across devices.
Module Functionality
User Authentication - Sign-up, login, logout (Firebase Auth)
User Profile Management - Dietary preferences, restrictions, favorite meals
Ingredient Input & Recipe Suggestion - User inputs ingredients, AI recommends
recipes
Meal Planner - Users create a weekly meal plan, modify/edit meals
Grocery List Generator - Auto-generates grocery lists from planned meals
AI-based Recommendations - Learns user preferences & suggests meals
Notifications & Reminders - Firebase push notifications for meal reminders
