Nourished is a full-stack wellness web app that helps users improve their mental health by building positive habits, setting personal goals, and journaling their thoughts—all visualized through the growth of a virtual plant. As users progress, their plant flourishes, making wellness feel rewarding, visual, and community-driven.
- Habit Tracker – Log and monitor daily habits with progress history
- Goal Setting – Define long-term goals and track milestones
- Mood-Aware Journaling – Journal entries with optional mood tags and sentiment visualization
- Virtual Plant Avatar – Reflects the user’s wellness journey visually
- AI Insights – Context-aware nudges, reflections, and suggestions based on usage data
- Plant Growth Mechanic – Your plant grows as you stay consistent
- Streaks & Milestones – Encourages accountability with visual feedback
- Community Encouragement – Join others to stay motivated (planned feature)
- Firebase Authentication – Secure user login and registration
- Real-Time Sync – User data updates instantly using Firestore
- Playwright – Automated UI testing for reliability
- Mocha – Backend unit testing for key logic
| Area | Tech Used |
|---|---|
| Frontend | Next.js |
| Backend | Node.js, Express |
| Database | Firebase, Firestore (NoSQL) |
| Auth | Firebase Authentication |
| Hosting | Vercel |
| Testing | Playwright (UI), Mocha (Backend) |
| Styling | Material UI |