Safe House

What it does

The web app receives an address or other information from the user and provides housing information and a live google map view of the given address. It can also search the FBI wanted list for any dangerous individuals that can be found in the area and meet the criteria given by the users.

How we built it

We built "Safe House" by leveraging the capabilities of Python, Flask, Node.js, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. We utilized Flask and Python to create a part of the web application that focused in the housing aspect. The property details were sourced from an API dedicated to real estate data. Google Maps API integration enhanced the user experience by offering location visualization. The FBI most wanted list search was developed using Node.js and Express to build a user-friendly interface for accessing the FBI's most wanted list. We collected and displayed pertinent information based on user-defined search criteria.

Challenges we ran into

One of the main challenges was trying to get multiple technologies, such as Python, Flask, Node.js, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, to not only work but also how exactly to get them to work in tandem with each other. Ensuring accurate and up-to-date real estate data retrieval posed a challenge, as it relied on external APIs and the data provided by them. Striking a balance between functionality and an intuitive user interface required significant design considerations.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We're proud to have successfully created a functional web app that integrates diverse technologies and APIs to provide crucial information to users. The accomplishment of presenting housing data alongside the FBI wanted list in an accessible and user-friendly manner is a notable achievement.

What we learned

Enhanced our skills in web development, including Flask, Python, Node.js, and Express. Gained experience in working with external APIs for data retrieval and integration. Continuous updates and improvements to ensure data accuracy.

What's next for Safe House

While the development of Safe House was a learning experience to say the least we currently don't have plans for the future. But who knows what the future may hold.