TITLE: RECIPE ORGANIZER

ABSTRACT:

PREPARED BY: ERIC JOHN R. BALMADRID

Leader/Analyst

EDMAR SHIHAN T. RUBIO

Technical Writer/Front-end Designer

MICHAEL IRA T. BENEDICTO JR.

Programmer/Developer

ALDRIN JUSH B. CORBITO

Programmer/Developer

DATE: (Date of Submission)

 RECIPE ORGANIZER

I. INTRODUCTION

In the modern era, cooking has evolved beyond a mere necessity into a
cherished pastime, a form of personal expression, and a cultural trend. Cooking is a
passion for many people, but it can also be a challenge to find, store, and organize
recipes. Whether you want to try new dishes, save family favorites, or plan your
meals, you need a reliable way to manage your recipes. With the vast array of
culinary resources online and offline, people are continuously discovering and trying
out new recipes, ingredients, and cooking styles. Yet, this abundance of information
can sometimes overwhelm home cooks, making it difficult to manage favorite
recipes, dietary needs, and meal schedules.

Identifying the need for a solution to this frequent problem, we suggest

creating an application called a recipe organizer. This cutting-edge online tool seeks
to make finding, storing, and managing recipes easier while giving consumers a
single location to start all of their cooking projects. Our mission is to enable people to
take charge of their culinary experiences, explore their creativity in the kitchen, and
simplify meal planning by utilizing technology.

The Recipe Organizer Application offers an extensive feature set intended to

improve efficiency, enjoyment, and convenience, with the goal of revolutionizing the
way people interact with recipes. Our platform serves users of all skill levels and
culinary inclinations, from beginners looking for beginner-friendly recipes to seasoned
chefs wishing to extend their repertoire. Our objective is to stimulate culinary inquiry
and cultivate a sense of community among users by providing a carefully chosen
assortment of recipes originating from various sources and cuisines.

At the heart of our project lies a commitment to simplicity, accessibility, and

personalization. Our goal is to create a user-friendly interface that will make it easy
for users to find, save, and organize recipes. It will also enable customization of
recipes according to dietary constraints and personal preferences. The Recipe
Organizer Application will be a user's go-to partner when organizing a weekday meal,
throwing a dinner party, or just searching for recipe ideas. It provides useful tools and
resources to improve cooking.
II. PROJECT GOALS

Statement of the Problem:

In the realm of culinary exploration, the abundance of recipes available
across various platforms often leads to disorganization, making it difficult for home
cooks to manage their culinary endeavors efficiently. Users struggle to keep track of
their favorite recipes, dietary preferences, and meal plans amidst the vast sea of
culinary content. This lack of organization not only hinders users' ability to plan and
execute meals effectively but also diminishes the overall enjoyment of the cooking
process.

Why We Decided to Choose the Title/Develop the Application:

Recognizing the challenges faced by home cooks in managing their recipes
and meal plans, we decided to develop the Recipe Organizer Application to address
this common pain point. Inspired by our own experiences and conversations with
fellow cooking enthusiasts, we understand the need for a centralized platform that
simplifies recipe management, enhances user experience, and fosters culinary
creativity.

The motivation for starting this project is to enable people to take charge of
own cooking journeys, irrespective of their degree of expertise or preferred cuisine.
Our goal is to eliminate the hassles associated with culinary disorganization and
change people's cooking habits by offering a solution that makes finding, saving, and
organizing recipes easier.

We hope to provide customers with a comprehensive yet user-friendly tool—

the Recipe Organizer Application—that not only makes meal planning and recipe
management easier, but also encourages culinary experimentation and builds a
feeling of community among foodies. We want to completely transform the way
people think about cooking by utilizing technology to make it more approachable,
entertaining, and fulfilling for all parties involved.
III. PROJECT SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

 Create an intuitive UI/UX design ensuring easy navigation.

 Implement features for adding, categorizing, and searching recipes.
 Incorporate social sharing options for users to share their favorite recipes.
 Provide recipe suggestions based on user preferences, ingredients
availability, and nutritional values.

IV. TARGET USERS

 Home cooks looking for an organized method to store their recipes.

 Individuals interested in trying new recipes shared by others.
 People who want to plan their meals and groceries more efficiently and
healthily.
 V. MAJOR FUNCTIONS

Technologies (Hardware/Software) to be used during development:

 Hardware:
- Laptop: The app will be developed on a laptop.
- Android smartphones and tablets: The app will be designed to run on Android
mobile devices.
 Software:
- Android Studio: The official integrated development environment (IDE) for
building Android apps.
- Java: A widely-used, object-oriented programming language that has long
been the primary language for Android app development.
- SQLite: is an open-source SQL database that stores data to a text file on a
device.

Key features of the mobile application:

1. User Accounts and Profiles

 Allow users to create accounts and set up personal profiles

2. Recipe Management

 Provide ability to add, import, categorize, and search recipes

3. Bookmarking and Collections

 Give users ability to save recipes into personal collections like "Favorites
 Allow creating custom recipe boxes or folders for better organization
 Implement bookmarking of recipes for quick access later
VI. METHODOLOGY

1. Plan

 Make a list of all the things the app should do and put them in order of
importance

 Decide how long each development cycle will be and when they will happen

2. Design

 Plan out how the app will be structured and how data will be stored

 Create simple drawings (wireframes) to show what the app will look like

 Choose the technologies and programming languages to build the app

3. Develop

 Build the main parts and features of the app, one sprint at a time

 Programmers and designers work together as a team

 Follow good coding practices to write clear code

 Test small pieces of code as they are created

4. Test

 Check that all the parts of the app work well together

 Do full system tests, get users to try it out, and check for any bugs

 Fix any problems or errors found during testing

5. Deploy

 Set up servers and other infrastructure to run the app

 Automatically build, test, and release new versions easily

 Put the app live on real servers for everyone to use

 Watch how the app runs and monitor any issues

6. Review

 Get feedback from users who tested the live app

 As a team, discuss what went well and what could be improved

 Take the user feedback and add it to the plan for the next sprint

VII. CONSTRAINTS

Limitations of the Recipe Organizer:

The Recipe Organizer faces several limitations that impact its effectiveness
and feasibility. One significant challenge is the integration of recipes from various
sources, such as websites, cookbooks, and personal collections. The diverse formats
and structures of recipes across these sources make it difficult to seamlessly import
and organize them within the application. Additionally, the lack of standardized data
formats poses a hurdle, as recipes often vary in terms of ingredients, measurements,
and instructions. This variability complicates the development of algorithms to
accurately parse and categorize recipes within the Recipe Organizer, potentially
leading to inconsistencies or inaccuracies in the stored content.

Ensuring the quality and reliability of recipes is another limitation. Verifying

the authenticity of recipes sourced from external sources, such as user-generated
content or third-party websites, is challenging and requires robust quality control
measures. Without these measures, users may encounter inaccuracies or
inconsistencies in the recipes they save and use, undermining their trust in the
application. Furthermore, encouraging user engagement and retention presents a
significant challenge. In a competitive market saturated with similar cooking-related
 applications and platforms, attracting and retaining users is crucial for the Recipe
Organizer's success. Encouraging users to contribute their own recipes, interact with
other users, and actively use the platform requires careful planning and execution.

VIII. USER INTERFACE DETAILS

a. Layout Description
The Recipe Organizer app aims to provide a clean, modern, and user-
friendly interface that makes navigating and utilizing the various features
intuitive. The design will follow a minimalist approach, with a focus on clear
typography, ample use of white space, and a color scheme that is visually
appealing yet not overpowering. The layout will be optimized for both mobile
and tablet devices, ensuring a consistent experience across different screen
sizes.

b. User Interface Design

 User Icon: This icon represents the user profile section, where users
can view and manage their personal information, preferences, and
account settings.
 Heart Icon: The heart icon symbolizes the favoriting or bookmarking
feature, allowing users to save and easily access their favorite
recipes.
 Book Icon: This icon represents the recipe library or collection, where
users can browse, search, and organize their saved recipes.
 Home Icon: The home icon serves as a shortcut to the app's main
dashboard or homepage, providing quick access to essential features
and recent activity.
 Profile Icon: The profile icon represents the user's personal profile,
which may include their avatar, bio, and a feed of their recent recipe
activity.
 Food Image: This image serves as an example of how recipe photos
will be displayed in the app, providing a visual representation of the
dish to entice users.

The wireframes or layout designs showcase several key sections that

will be present in the Recipe Organizer app. These include the user profile
area, favoriting functionality, recipe library, homepage shortcut, and individual
user profiles. The use of icons and visuals aims to create an intuitive and
visually appealing interface that enhances the user experience.