software engineer

software engineer

SensePal

About the project

SensePal is a mobile-first Progressive Web Application (PWA) designed to help parents and caregivers find sensory-friendly places for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The app provides an interactive map interface to locate and explore suitable venues with detailed sensory information.

Impacts

  • Enhanced accessibility for ASD families by developing a mobile-first PWA that helps locate and evaluate sensory-friendly places in real-time.

  • Implemented efficient location-based searching and filtering using Google Maps and Places API, resulting in accurate and relevant place recommendations.

  • Improved decision-making for caregivers by implementing detailed sensory information display and interactive maps using Google Maps API integration.

  • Enhanced user interface responsiveness by developing with mobile-first principles and Tailwind CSS utility classes, ensuring seamless experience across all devices.

  • Created an intuitive search experience with autocomplete functionality and place filtering, optimizing the application performance through Vite's fast build system and React's component-based architecture.

  • Developed modular and reusable components with comprehensive error handling, enabling easier maintenance and future feature expansions.

Stacks

  • JavaScript

  • React.js

  • Vite

  • Tailwind CSS

  • Google Maps JavaScript API

  • Google Places API

  • Browser Geolocation API

  • Progressive Web App (PWA)

Link to Github