SimpleStay

The idea for this project was born from our various personal experiences. Planning a vacation can be both exciting and overwhelming. With numerous factors to consider, such as weather conditions, appropriate packing lists, and activities, the process often becomes tedious. We wanted to create an application that could simplify vacation planning by providing personalized and comprehensive guidance, allowing users to focus on enjoying their trip rather than stressing over the details. We began by setting up a Flask environment and creating the basic structure of the application. This included configuring routes and templates. Next, we integrated the OpenAI API to generate personalized vacation paragraphs and packing checklists. This involved crafting appropriate prompts and handling the responses. To fetch weather forecasts based on the user's input, we used the OpenWeatherMap API. This required making HTTP requests and processing the returned JSON data to extract relevant weather information. We designed HTML templates for the different stages of the vacation planning process, ensuring that the information was presented in a clear and user-friendly manner. Additionally, we implemented session management to store user data between requests, allowing for a cohesive user experience as they progressed through the planning steps. Finally, we thoroughly tested the application to identify and fix any bugs, ensuring a smooth and reliable user experience. Looking back on our experience, we prioritized what was important in our code. There were many functionalities that we wanted to add, but due to time constraints, these ideas were not feasible. Despite these challenges, the project was a fun experience that enhanced our skills in web development, API integration, and user-centered design. The final product is a useful application that simplifies vacation planning, making it more accessible and enjoyable for users.

Built With

• flask
• html
• java
• openai
• python