For my capstone project, I’m working on a dating web application for pets called Pawsome. The idea is simple and meaningful by helping match pets with humans. There are 3 people in my group, and I am fortunate to be working with two talented teammates, one is located in Minnesota, and the other in Vietnam. Working in different time zones has presented some challenges, but it has also given us opportunities to grow and improve our communication and collaboration skills.
Our goal is to develop a dynamic and responsive user interface for the application. To achieve this, we’ve chosen React, Next.js, Node.js, Directus, and SQLite as our tech stack to build the platform. I am new to Next.js and Directus and look forward to learning both technologies.
What really fuels my passion for Pawsome is my love for animals. Growing up in a family where pets were always a part of our lives has had a lasting impact on me. My whole life I have had pets, from dogs and cats to unusual pets like mice, rats, hamsters, and lizards. This exposure created a deep love for animals and a strong sense of responsibility and compassion for their well-being.
As I have worked on Pawsome, I have come across statistics on animals currently living in shelters and the numbers are astronomical. Currently, millions of animals in the United States alone are waiting for a loving home. I knew the issue was big, but I am now realizing it is even bigger than I anticipated.
Through Pawsome, my hope is that we will make a small but meaningful difference by helping more animals find their “furever” homes. By matching humans with pets, I believe we will be able to alleviate some of the burden on shelters while giving more animals a chance at a better life.
Photo Source: https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-doggo-memes/