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Grocery List App with Sharing

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A mobile grocery list app with item categorization, quantity tracking, shared lists, price estimation, and pantry inventory. Supports barcode scanning, recipe-to-list conversion, and offline sync w...

Target user

Families and individuals who manage grocery shopping

Problem

Families need a shared grocery list app that syncs between members, categorizes items by store aisle, and tracks pantry inventory to reduce food waste.

Requirements

  • Create and manage grocery lists with categories
  • Share lists with family members
  • Barcode scanning for quick item entry
  • Price estimation and budget tracking
  • Pantry inventory management

Core technologies

React Native, Expo, TypeScript

Completion criteria

Users can manage categorized grocery lists, share with family, scan barcodes, and track pantry inventory.

Optional extensions

  • Add store layout mapping
  • Implement meal plan integration
  • Add expiration tracking
  • Support multiple stores

Project phases

Phase 1: Phase 1: List Management

Tasks: Set up React Native project, Create list and item data models, Build list creation and item entry, Implement category organization

Phase 2: Phase 2: Sharing and Scanning

Tasks: Implement list sharing between users, Add barcode scanner integration, Build sync functionality, Create price estimation

Phase 3: Phase 3: Pantry and Polish

Tasks: Build pantry inventory tracking, Add smart category suggestions, Create shopping mode interface, Apply mobile design