Project overview

Social networking app designed for solo masqueraders and carnival attendees to connect, share experiences, and coordinate activities.

Key Technologies:

Flutter framework for Android & iOS apps

Node.js & Express backend APIs for social feed, events, and chat

Firebase Firestore / Realtime Database for real-time messaging and presence

WebSockets / Socket.IO for instant group chat and notifications

Geo-location services (Google Maps SDK / GeoFire) for carnival discovery

Cloud Storage (Firebase Storage / AWS S3) for images, videos, and stories

Push notifications via Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)

Role-based access control for competition and event coordination features

Scalable cloud deployment on AWS / GCP with Docker containerization

Key Features Implemented:

Social networking specifically for carnival community

Status updates and story sharing with multimedia

Group formation and real-time messaging

Carnival discovery (location-based search)

Competition features (road king and queen)

Event coordination and meetup planning

Real-time chat for group discussions

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