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FoodFindr

Inspiration

Deciding where to eat takes way too long. FoodFindr was built to solve that exact problem—turning endless restaurant options into a fast, swipeable experience. It’s like Tinder, but for food.

What it does

FoodFindr helps you decide what to eat by showing you one restaurant at a time. Swipe right if you’re down, left if you’re not. You’ll find a place to eat in seconds instead of minutes.

How I built it

Built using Expo for fast mobile development and smooth cross-platform performance. The app pulls real-time restaurant data using the Foursquare API (currently hardcoded) and turns it into a clean, swipeable interface. Designed mobile-first for speed and ease.

Challenges I ran into

Time was tight. Managing the API integration and setting up the database within the deadline was the biggest challenge. But it all came together in the end.

Accomplishments I'm proud of

Built and shipped a working MVP on a short timeline
Designed an intuitive and fun user flow that solves a real problem
Created a polished mobile experience using Expo
Turned restaurant discovery into something you actually want to do

What I learned

Fast iteration with Expo is a game changer. I learned how to build and test mobile-first UX quickly, and how to make external APIs work cleanly inside a React Native app. Also gained more experience in balancing design decisions under tight constraints.

What's next for FoodFindr

More than just restaurants: explore cafes, food trucks, bars, and convenience stores
Smarter filters: location, open hours, dietary options, price ranges
Shared mode: swipe with a friend, match on common picks
Save favorite spots and build your own food map
Switch from hardcoded to dynamic API keys and backend for user data
Potential integration with delivery or order-ahead services

FoodFindr is just the beginning of a faster, easier, and more fun way to explore food.

used email: ladladjustin159@gmail.com