Amala

Tagline: Amala: Not just a meal but memories of our childhood

Overview

Amala is a digital platform dedicated to discovering, sharing, and verifying local food spots, with a focus on Amala eateries across Nigeria. Users can submit new spots, explore nearby verified locations, and contribute to building a community-driven food database.

Demo video

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Features

• Conversational Spot Submission: Submit a spot by chatting naturally with our intake system.
  
• Spot Verification: Community and admin verification to ensure quality and authenticity.
  
• Duplicate Detection: Alerts if a similar spot already exists nearby.
  
• Interactive Map & Geolocation: Locate nearby Amala spots easily.
  
• Photo Uploads: Share pictures of the spot directly through the platform.
  
• Structured Data Extraction: Automatically extract name, address, phone, service type, price range, and opening hours from free text.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React + TypeScript + Vite, React Native components for voice input
  
• Backend: FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Celery for background tasks
  
• Cloud Storage: Google Cloud Storage for images
  
• Authentication: Firebase Authentication with JWT protection
  
• AI/ML Integration: GeminiService for natural language extraction and duplicate detection

Installation & Setup

1. Clone the repository ```bash git clone https://github.com/your-org/amala.git cd amala

Built With

• python