PS:The core idea is to create a service that helps groups of people decide on a meeting place, taking into account factors like: Location: Where are the group members currently located? Travel Time & Distance: Optimize for the meeting spot that minimizes the overall travel time or distance for the entire group. Preferences: What types of places do the group members like? (e.g., restaurants, cafes, parks) Specific Choices: If group members have specific places in mind, the service should be able to factor those into the decision-making process. Technical Approach Mapping & Geolocation: need to integrate with a mapping service (e.g., Google Maps, Mapbox) to handle: Geocoding: Converting addresses to geographic coordinates Reverse Geocoding: Converting coordinates to addresses Calculating distances and travel times between points Displaying maps and locations to users User Interface: A web or mobile app where users can: Enter their location or have it automatically detected Invite other group members to join the decision-making process Specify their preferences (types of places, specific locations) View suggested meeting spots on a map Vote or indicate their preference for the suggested spots Finalize the meeting spot Backend & Algorithms: need a backend service to: Store user data, preferences, and group information Implement algorithms to: Calculate the optimal meeting spot based on location, travel time/distance, and preferences Handle voting and preference aggregation Provide suggestions for places based on user preferences and location Data & APIs: want to integrate with APIs or databases that provide information about places, such as: Restaurant reviews and ratings More focusing on distance only as parameter Opening hours Menus Other relevant information that can help users make a decision Development Suggestions: Start Simple: Begin with a basic implementation that focuses on location and travel time optimization. (Stating with developing decision model for given data) Iterate & Add Features: Gradually add features like preference handling, specific location suggestions, and data integration. User Experience: Make the app intuitive and easy to use, especisss’;l’ lally for group interactions. Consider Privacy: Be mindful of user data and location privacy. Additional Considerations: Real-time Updates: If users are on the move, consider real-time location updates to provide more accurate suggestions. Traffic & Transit: Factor in traffic conditions and public transit options for more realistic travel time estimates.(Advance Feature) Accessibility: Take into account accessibility needs of group members when suggesting places.(If someone is physically disabled then look for wheelchair accessible place) (Add On Feature) Tech Stack: App (Flutter(Dart)) Backend (Django As it will be easy to add functionalities with data analysis using python) database:MongoDB

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