Project: Comprehensive Recipe Aggregator and Allergy Filter
Description:
The primary objective of this project was to create a robust system for scraping recipes from various culinary websites, extracting crucial information, and populating a central database.
Key Features and Responsibilities:
Web Scraping Scripts: Developed scripts that efficiently navigated and extracted recipes from multiple culinary websites. This ensured that users had access to a diverse range of dishes from different sources.
Data Conversion and Extraction: Once a recipe was fetched, the script converted it into a standardized format. It extracted essential details such as ingredients, preparation steps, and calorie count.
Database Integration: The structured data was then pushed into a centralized database. This ensured easy retrieval and streamlined the process of data manipulation and presentation.
User Interface (UI) Development: Designed and implemented a user-friendly interface that allowed users to seamlessly navigate and browse through aggregated recipes.
Advanced Search Feature: Users could search recipes based on specific ingredients. This was especially handy for those who wanted to cook with what they had on hand.
Allergy and Dietary Filters: Recognizing the diverse dietary needs and restrictions of users, an allergy filter was integrated. This feature allowed users to exclude recipes containing allergens or specific ingredients they wanted to avoid.
Multi-website Browsing: One of the project's standout features was the ability for users to browse multiple websites' recipes simultaneously. This centralized approach saved users time and provided a unified browsing experience.
Architecture Design: Apart from the frontend and database design, a considerable effort went into creating the overall system architecture. This was crucial to ensure efficient data flow, minimize latency, and deliver a smooth user experience.
Overall, the project provided users with a one-stop platform to access, search, and filter recipes from various sources, tailored to their dietary preferences and restrictions.
