Free Dinner for One

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Overview

Free Dinner for One is a social media-style fitness tracking platform built for a year-long workout competition with friends. It lets users post a daily workout photo and description while keeping track of how everyone is placing, making competition tracking a breeze. The app also lets users comment on and react to posts, turning it into a more interactive and community-driven experience.

Development

I was responsible for developing the platform from start to finish. I worked with friends to figure out what features we wanted, then built the app with a focus on a smooth user experience. I handled the React frontend, integrated Firebase for real-time data, and added image compression to save on storage costs. It was a great hands-on project that let me apply my full-stack skills in a fun way.

Key Features

  • Daily Posts: Users can upload a workout photo and description every day.
    • Post
  • Community Interaction: Users can comment on and react to posts, creating a fun and supportive vibe.
    Reactions
    Comments
  • Tracking: Users can view the leaderboard to see how everyone is progressing.
    • Leaderboard
  • Image Compression: Helps reduce storage costs by compressing images without compromising quality.
  • Real-time Updates: Posts, comments, and reactions sync instantly for an engaging user experience.

Overall, this project was a great way to build a full-stack app while keeping things fun and functional. It taught me a lot about resource management and how to build a social platform with a focus on user experience.