Cooking with Coordinates

Erik "Lars" Olson

Erik "Lars" Olson

Kitchen countertop. White, clean lines with stainless steel appliances and lighting.

Join us for "Cooking with Coordinates," a technical deep dive into the development of My Hometown Recipes, an innovative app that enables users to explore global cuisines through an interactive map interface. We'll explore how React was utilized to create dynamic, user-friendly components, and discuss the integration of AI to provide personalized recipe recommendations based on user preferences and locations. This session will also cover the challenges and solutions encountered in building features like smart filtering and personal collections, offering insights into the code and design decisions that brought this project to life. Whether you're interested in React development, AI applications, or the intersection of technology and culinary arts, this talk will provide valuable perspectives on crafting engaging user experiences.

Erik "Lars" Olson

About Erik "Lars" Olson

Lars is a Full Stack Engineer of 5 years, with his programming experience going back for 15 years since he was 13. He works for the entertainment and experience industry leader, TAIT, while also managing his own business focused on the music industry. He also manages a new application, My Hometown Recipes, aimed to help users discover recipes from around the world.

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