Kaja : Automated / Better Trip Planning App

Team Members: Owen Liang, Brandon Vasquez, Darryl Nurse

Name	GitHub	College
Brandon Vasquez	github.com/BVasquez07	City College
Darryl Nurse	github.com/darrylnurse	York College
Owen Liang	github.com/owenl0000	Brooklyn College

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What is Kaja?

Kaja is a web application in development that aims to simplify planning for trips and outings. With Kaja, users can get a straightforward itinerary based on their interests, budget, and time. Unlike many existing travel apps that offer a wide array of options but leave the hard work of planning to the user, Kaja focuses on streamlining this process to make decision-making easier.

The app is intended for people who are traveling or simply looking for a day out with friends, family, or a significant other. It's especially useful for those who don't want to spend time sifting through endless options and would rather have a more straightforward set of choices. While there are other services that offer trip planning features, Kaja aims to differentiate itself by being more user-friendly and focused on reducing the planning burden. Our goal is to offer a tool that makes outing planning easier, with the potential for more advanced features in the future.

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User-Types for Kaja

Travelers

• Description: Individuals traveling to different locations.
• User Stories:
  • "As a traveler, I want to enter my destination in the search bar so that I can get personalized recommendations."
  • "As a traveler, I want to see my recommended places organized in a planner format so I can visualize my trip."

Local Adventurers

• Description: People exploring their local area.
• User Stories:
  • "As a local adventurer, I want to input my current location to discover nearby activities."
  • "As a local adventurer, I want the option to limit my search results based on categories like 'Food', 'Outdoor Activities', etc."

Social Groups

• Description: Friends, families, or couples planning an outing.
• User Stories:
  • "As a member of a social group, I want to share the recommended planner with my friends so we can decide together."
  • "As a member of a social group, I want to see multiple recommendations so we can choose what fits best for everyone."

Event Planners

• Description: Individuals planning events like team outings or family reunions.
• User Stories:
  • "As an event planner, I want to enter a location and get a list of activities that can accommodate larger groups."
  • "As an event planner, I want to save the recommended planner for future reference."

Casual Users

• Description: Users browsing for future outing ideas.
• User Stories:
  • "As a casual user, I want to explore recommendations without entering a specific location."
  • "As a casual user, I want to save interesting recommendations for later."

Administrators

• Description: Backend users managing the platform.
• User Stories:
  • "As an administrator, I want to monitor which locations are most frequently searched so I can improve the database."
  • "As an administrator, I want to update the recommendation algorithm based on user feedback."

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Why "Kaja"?

So, why did we name the app "Kaja"? It's actually a nod to the Korean phrase for "Let's go," which pretty much sums up what we're all about—getting you out the door and into new experiences. It's catchy, easy to remember, and it cuts right to the chase. Plus, it adds a bit of international flair, which we think is pretty cool. So next time you're itching to go on an adventure but don't know where to start, just remember "Kaja" and let us handle the planning part.

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This is a Next.js project bootstrapped with create-next-app.

Getting Started

First, run the development server:

npm run dev
# or
yarn dev
# or
pnpm dev

Open http://localhost:3000 with your browser to see the result.

You can start editing the page by modifying app/page.js. The page auto-updates as you edit the file.

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