PROJECT PROPOSAL(SYNOPSIS)

1.TITLE OF THE PROJECT:

Recipe Finder
2.INTRODUCTION:
Recipe finder is an innovative web application designed to help users discover
delicious recipes using the ingredients they already have at home. This project
aims to reduce food waste, save time and money, and make cooking more
enjoyable and accessible for everyone. Key features include an ingredient-based
recipe search, user accounts for saving favourite recipes and managing
ingredient lists, and advanced filtering options. Recipe finder also integrates
external recipe APIs to provide a wide array of meal options. By maximizing the
use of available ingredients, Recipe finder helps users avoid unnecessary grocery
trips and discover new, creative recipes, making every meal a culinary adventure.

3.OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT:

The primary objective of the Recipe finder project is to create an intuitive and
user-friendly web application that helps users discover delicious recipes using
the ingredients they already have at home. By doing so, the project aims to:
1.Reduce Food Waste: Encourage users to utilize their available ingredients
efficiently, thereby minimizing food waste.
2.Save Time and Money: Help users avoid unnecessary trips to the grocery store
by providing meal ideas based on what they already have.
3.Enhance Cooking Experience: Make cooking more enjoyable and accessible
by offering a wide variety of recipes tailored to users' ingredients.
4.Personalized Recommendations: Offer personalized recipe suggestions,
favourites, and user reviews to enhance the overall user experience.
5. Community Engagement: Foster a community where users can share recipes,
tips, and feedback to inspire and assist each other in their culinary adventures.
By achieving these objectives, Recipe finder aims to transform how people
approach cooking at home, making it a more efficient, economical, and
enjoyable experience.
4.PROJECT CATEGORY:
Web Application

5.NUMBER OF DESCRIPTION AND THEIR MODULE:

1.User Authentication Module:
Description: Ensures secure user login using unique usernames and passwords,
enabling access to personalized features.
2.Admin Authentication Module:
Description: Provides secure admin login with unique credentials, allowing
access to management and administrative tools.
3. Input Ingredient Module:
Allows users to enter, edit, and manage their available ingredients.
4.Search recipe module:
Description: Finds and suggests recipes based on the users ingredients.The
module finds and suggests recipes based on the user's available ingredients,
dietary restrictions, health goals, and caloric needs.
5.Feedback module:
Description: Enables users to rate and review the website
6.Search history module:
Description: This module displays a list of recipes previously searched by the user
for easy reference.
7.User Generate recipe module:
Description: Enables users to create ,customize ,and publish their own recipes
with options to add ingredients and steps.
8.Ingredient management module:
Description: Maintains database of ingredients with nutritional information and
substitutes
9. Recipe Suggestion Module:
Description: lets admins manage and suggest recipes based on user needs.
6.LANGUAGES TO BE USED:
Front-end languages:HTML,tailwindcss,JavaScript,react js/next js.
Back-end languages:Node.js,mySQL, express

7.HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:
Development
-Computer: Core i5/AMD, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD.
Server
-Machine: Xeon/AMD, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD.
-Cloud: AWS, Google Cloud, etc. (optional).
Extras
Internet: Stable.
Input Devices: Comfortable keyboard and mouse

8.SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
Development:
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux
Editor: VS Code, Sublime Text, Atom
Version Control: Git, GitHub
Front-end: HTML,tailwindcss,JavaScript,react js/node js.
Frameworks: next.js/react.js
Back end: Node.js,mySQL,express

9.ARE YOU DOING THIS PROJECT FOR ANY INDUSTRY/CLIENT?

No
10. FUTURE SCOPE AND FURTHER ENHANCEMENT OF THE PROJECT.
1. Mobile Application Development
Develop a mobile app version of Recipe finder to provide users with on-the-go
access to recipes and ingredient management.
2. Voice Assistant Integration
Enable voice commands and interactions through virtual assistants like Alexa
and Google Assistant for a hands-free cooking experience.
3. Expanded Recipe Database
Continuously expand the recipe database by integrating with more external APIs
and allowing user submissions.
4. Social Features
Add social networking features such as sharing recipes, following friends, and
viewing their cooking activities.
5. Multilingual Support
Offer support for multiple languages to cater to a broader global audience.
6. Shopping List Enhancements
Improve the shopping list feature by integrating with grocery delivery services
for easier ingredient procurement.
7. Seasonal and Local Ingredients
Provide recipe suggestions based on seasonal and locally available ingredients
to promote sustainable cooking practices.
8. Cooking Tutorials
Offer video tutorials and step-by-step guides to help users with complex recipes
and cooking techniques.
9. User Analytics
Implement analytics to gather insights on user preferences and behaviours,
allowing for continuous improvement of the application.