The Lost & Found Mobile Application is a cross-platform solution built with Flutter to help users report and recover lost items efficiently. The platform enables person-to-person communication without involving third parties. Users can post lost or found items with images, categories, descriptions, and geo-tagged locations.
\r\nAn AI-powered matching system suggests relevant matches using text analysis, images, and geo-location data. The app prioritizes privacy by allowing users to remain anonymous while communicating securely through in-app chat. Integrated with Firebase, Algolia, and Google Maps, the application ensures real-time updates, fast search performance, and a seamless user experience across Android and other platforms.
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","additionalInfoBottom":"The Lost & Found Mobile Application demonstrates strong full-stack capabilities including real-time database management, third-party API integration, secure authentication, image handling, and performance optimization. The project highlights expertise in Flutter development, cloud services integration, and scalable mobile application architecture.
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