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ATARA

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Technologies Used
• Project Overview
• Features
  • User Interface
  • OCR Integration
  • Advanced Search Functionality
  • Tokenization and Rewards
  • Backend and Database Integration
• Conclusion
• Contributing

Atara - Tokenized Mobile App for Sustainable Shopping (iOS)

Technologies Used

• React Native: Framework for building native apps using React.
• TailwindCSS: CSS framework for building custom designs.
• OCR API (Mindee): API for optical character recognition to extract text from images.
• Prisma: Open-source ORM.
• MySQL: Open-source relational database management system.
• PlanetScale: MySQL-compatible database platform.
• TanStack Queries: Library for fetching, caching, and updating asynchronous data in React.

Project Overview

Atara is an iOS application designed to foster sustainable shopping habits by delivering a user experience that emphasizes the environmental impact of consumer choices. The application promotes eco-friendly shopping practices through a tokenized system that rewards users for sustainable purchases, incentivizing eco-friendly behaviors. Developed as part of the demo days at Pursuit, the project demonstrates the application of software development skills with a focus on sustainability.

Features

User Interface

• Developed using JavaScript and React Native to create a responsive and visually appealing interface, facilitating ease of use for eco-conscious consumers.
• Uses TailwindCSS and TanStack Queries for styling and UI state management, improving the application's design and efficiency.

OCR Integration

• Uses the OCR API (Mindee) for automated extraction of purchase details from receipts, streamlining the process of eco-friendly purchase tracking and management.

Advanced Search Functionality

• Implements a multi-category search bar to enhance search functionality and minimize user search time.

Tokenization and Rewards

• Allows users to earn tokens for sustainable purchases made through the app, encouraging eco-friendly shopping habits.
• Offers a feature for users to redeem earned tokens for rewards, enhancing the value of sustainable shopping.

Backend and Database Integration

• Features a backend infrastructure using Prisma and MySQL, hosted on PlanetScale, to maintain data integrity and reliability.

Conclusion

Atara aims to change consumer shopping behavior by making it easier to choose environmentally responsible options. Leveraging technology and innovative features, including a tokenization system, the application contributes to sustainable shopping practices. As a Pursuit demo days project, it showcases practical software development training focused on innovation and sustainability.

Contributing

For more information on contributing or inquiries about the project, please reach out.