Recipe Application (CS 3650 Team Project)

Overview

Recipe Application was a semester-long team project for CS 3650, focused on building a full-featured recipe management system. The application allows users to store, search, organize, and share their favorite recipes in a centralized platform.

Role & Stack

Team member working on [specific features - adjust based on your actual role] in collaboration with classmates. Built using modern web technologies with a focus on user experience and data management.

Repository Note

This is a private repository as it was a collaborative academic project. Code access can be requested for review purposes.

Repository: https://github.com/CameronTrejo/CS3650RecipeApplication.git

Problem

Home cooks and food enthusiasts often struggle with:

• Recipes scattered across multiple platforms (websites, books, notes)
• Difficulty searching their personal recipe collection
• No easy way to share recipes with friends and family
• Lack of organization by category, cuisine, or dietary restrictions

Solution

Developed a web-based recipe management system with:

• User authentication and personal recipe collections
• Advanced search and filtering capabilities
• Recipe categorization (cuisine type, meal type, dietary tags)
• Ingredient lists with shopping list integration
• Step-by-step cooking instructions
• Recipe sharing features

// Example: Recipe data structure
const recipe = {
  title: "Recipe Name",
  author: "User ID",
  ingredients: [
    { name: "Flour", amount: "2 cups" },
    { name: "Sugar", amount: "1 cup" }
  ],
  instructions: ["Step 1", "Step 2", "Step 3"],
  tags: ["dessert", "vegetarian"],
  prepTime: 15,
  cookTime: 30,
  servings: 4
}

Key Features

• User Management: Registration, login, and profile management
• Recipe CRUD: Create, read, update, and delete recipes
• Search & Filter: Find recipes by ingredients, tags, or keywords
• Collections: Organize recipes into custom collections
• Responsive Design: Works on desktop and mobile devices

Team Collaboration

Working on this project taught valuable lessons in:

• Version control with Git (branching, merging, pull requests)
• Code review processes
• Dividing work among team members
• Communication and coordination
• Integrating different components

Results

• Functional recipe management system with complete CRUD operations
• Gained experience in team-based software development
• Learned to navigate merge conflicts and integration challenges
• Successfully delivered a working application on schedule

What I Learned

• Collaborative development workflows
• Importance of clear communication in teams
• Database design for relational data (recipes, users, ingredients)
• Testing integration points between team members' code
• Time management and milestone planning
• Balancing individual contributions with team goals

Technical Challenges

• Synchronizing database schema changes across the team
• Ensuring consistent code style and conventions
• Managing dependencies and avoiding conflicts
• Testing integration of independently developed features