Pizza Near Me

A mobile-first app for finding local pizza establishments

React Native React iOS Development Geolocation API Google Places API

About This Project

Originally developed as a React Native iOS application with a companion React web app. While the iOS version never made it to the App Store due to infrastructure maintenance considerations, the web version serves as a practical tool for pizza discovery.

Technical Details

Built using a dual-platform approach:

React Native for iOS native application
React for the progressive web application
Browser and native Geolocation APIs
Google Places API for restaurant data
Mobile-first responsive design
Cross-platform state management
Native iOS UI components

Features

Location-based search using device geolocation
Real-time distance calculations
Mobile-optimized interface
Restaurant details including:
- Operating hours
- Distance from current location
- Contact information
- Ratings and reviews
Responsive layout that adapts to both mobile and desktop views

Development Journey

The project began as an iOS application built with React Native, aiming to provide a native experience for pizza discovery. While the iOS version was completed, the decision to focus on the web version was made to reduce ongoing maintenance overhead and provide broader accessibility across all devices.