Description
make a small web app that returns info about a product. info should be a string of text, as well as a flag (good/avoid_if_possible/avoid_at_all_costs or green/orange/red)
- people with allergies would greatly benefit from this project
- people looking to buy hardware (eg: linux-compatible) could also find it neat
- other uses?
I am aware that other things exist that do more or less the same thing, only they do not allow you to use a custom database/repository (freedom of data!!)
Displayed/Saved Data
- EAN code
- product description
- company (can be found within GS1 database)
- link/URL
- components (part included in hardware OR ingredients of food)
Components
- ID
- name
- full description
- flag
- link/URL
Goal
- the user scans the EAN barcode, info is returned either as XML (for use with iPhone/android app) or as HTML (for browser)
- the app should be able to search different "repositories" and assemble the output
- user should be able to edit a product if is not in DB or if data is incomplete/incorrect
- show company ownership from GS1 database, as well as the "company tree" (who really owns the firm selling that product)
Obstacle
- no knowledge in iPhone app development
- no knowledge in Android app development
- lack of motivation to dig into GS1 API (I have it will post it soon) and information about company ownership
Components
- no hardware needed
Schedule
Participant
- User:Petaflot for base functionality