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informal.
AI travel app built at Alif × Replit hackathon in San Francisco
Next.jsTypeScriptNode.jsPostgreSQLGemini API
What it does
informal. is a full-stack AI travel application that leverages LLM-based recommendation logic and dynamic frontend interfaces to help users plan personalized trips. Built at the invite-only Alif × Replit hackathon at Founders, Inc. headquarters in San Francisco, competing with top builders worldwide.
How it works
- •Users input travel preferences and constraints
- •Gemini API processes user inputs to generate personalized travel recommendations
- •LLM-based recommendation engine analyzes destinations, activities, and itineraries
- •Dynamic frontend interfaces adapt based on user interactions
- •PostgreSQL database stores user preferences and trip data
- •Full-stack architecture enables seamless data flow between frontend and backend
Tech stack
Next.jsTypeScriptNode.jsPostgreSQLGemini APIReact
My contribution & impact
- ✓Engineered full-stack application under time constraints at competitive hackathon
- ✓Developed at Founders, Inc. headquarters competing with top global builders
- ✓Implemented LLM-based recommendation logic using Gemini API
- ✓Built dynamic frontend interfaces that adapt to user inputs
- ✓Delivered production-ready prototype within hackathon timeframe
- ✓Integrated PostgreSQL for robust data persistence
What I'd improve next
- →Add collaborative trip planning for groups
- →Integrate booking APIs for flights and accommodations
- →Implement real-time price tracking and alerts
- →Add mobile app version for on-the-go access