Dishy: Recipe Matching App

A Rails application for discovering recipes through a Tinder-style interface, making meal planning fun and interactive.

Features

• 👆 Swipe through curated recipes
• 🎯 Match with recipes based on preferences
• ❤️ Save favorite recipes
• 🍳 Set cuisine preferences
• 🥗 Manage dietary requirements
• 📱 Mobile-first design with intuitive interface

Technical Details

• Built with Ruby on Rails 7.0
• Uses PostgreSQL database
• Implements Stimulus.js for swipe functionality
• Uses Hammer.js for touch gestures
• Styled with Bootstrap and custom SCSS
• Uses Devise for user authentication
• JavaScript managed through importmap-rails

Setup

1. Clone the repository
2. Run bundle install
3. Set up the database with rails db:create db:migrate db:seed
4. Start the server with rails server

Environment Variables

Make sure to set up the following environment variables:

• DATABASE_URL: Your PostgreSQL database credentials
• RAILS_ENV: Your Rails environment (development/production)

Key Models

• User: Manages user accounts and preferences
• Recipe: Represents recipes available for matching
• Ingredient: Stores recipe ingredients
• UserPreference: Handles user cuisine and dietary preferences
• Favorite: Manages user's liked recipes

This mobile-first application helps users discover recipes through an engaging swipe interface, making recipe selection both fun and efficient.