SousChef

A Recipe Repository App to search, share and create recipes

Overview

Developed a mobile application for Android that serves as a comprehensive recipe repository. Users can search for recipes, share their own creations, and build a personal cookbook. The app features a clean, intuitive interface designed in Figma and built with modern Android development practices.

Key Features

• Recipe Search: Advanced search and filtering by ingredients, cuisine, dietary restrictions
• Recipe Creation: Create and edit custom recipes with photos and step-by-step instructions
• Social Sharing: Share recipes with friends and the community
• Personal Cookbook: Save favorite recipes and organize collections
• Ingredient Lists: Generate shopping lists from recipes
• Cloud Sync: Firebase backend for data synchronization across devices
• User Profiles: Personalized user accounts and recipe portfolios

Tech Stack

• Platform: Android (Native)
• Language: Kotlin
• Backend: Firebase (Firestore, Authentication, Storage)
• Design: Figma
• IDE: Android Studio

Technical Highlights

• Implemented MVVM architecture for clean separation of concerns
• Used Kotlin Coroutines for asynchronous operations
• Integrated Firebase Authentication for secure user management
• Leveraged Firestore for real-time database synchronization
• Implemented image upload and storage with Firebase Storage
• Created responsive UI with Material Design principles
• Built custom RecyclerView adapters for efficient list rendering
• Designed comprehensive UI/UX in Figma before development

Results

• Created fully functional recipe sharing platform
• Demonstrated modern Android development skills
• Built scalable cloud-based architecture
• Showcased UI/UX design capabilities
• Delivered complete mobile app from design to deployment

Challenges & Solutions

Challenge: Efficient image handling and storage
Solution: Implemented image compression and Firebase Storage integration

Challenge: Real-time data synchronization
Solution: Leveraged Firestore real-time listeners and offline persistence

Challenge: Search performance with large recipe datasets
Solution: Implemented indexed Firestore queries and client-side caching

Challenge: Intuitive recipe creation flow
Solution: Designed step-by-step wizard interface with real-time preview