Kue - Dating App

An exclusive mobile dating application focused on matching people based on their nerdy interests. Built with Flutter and Firebase, this cross-platform application provides a unique dating experience for individuals who share specific interests in gaming, anime, comics, and other nerd culture elements.

Technical Overview

The application leverages several modern technologies:

• Flutter Framework: Used for cross-platform development, supporting both iOS and Android
• Firebase Backend: Provides real-time database capabilities and authentication
• Dart Language: Powers the application logic and API calls
• Figma: Used for UI/UX design and prototyping

Key Features

User Authentication & Profile Setup

• Secure account creation and login
• Detailed profile customization
• Interest selection and preference settings

Matching System

• Interest-based matching algorithm
• Swipe interface for user interaction
• Parameter-based filtering system

Messaging Platform

• Real-time chat functionality
• Match management
• Message notifications

Development Process

The development followed a structured approach:

1. Initial Design Phase

   • User interface mockups in Figma
   • User flow mapping
   • Feature prioritization

2. Technical Implementation

   • Firebase integration for backend services
   • Flutter widget development
   • Real-time messaging system setup

3. Testing & Optimization

   • Cross-platform testing
   • Performance optimization
   • User feedback integration

Technical Architecture

The application uses a clean architecture pattern:

// Example of the matching algorithm implementation
class MatchingService {
  Future<List<Profile>> findMatches(UserPreferences preferences) async {
    // Implementation details for matching logic
    return await FirebaseFirestore.instance
        .collection('users')
        .where('interests', arrayContainsAny: preferences.interests)
        .get()
        .then((snapshot) => snapshot.docs
            .map((doc) => Profile.fromFirestore(doc))
            .toList());
  }
}

Impact and Results

• Successfully created a niche dating platform for nerdy individuals
• Implemented cross-platform support using Flutter
• Achieved seamless integration with Firebase
• Created an intuitive and engaging user interface