Meownder is a playful, cat-themed web application inspired by Tinder’s swiping experience.
Users can browse through adorable cat profiles and swipe left or right to “like” or “dislike” them — combining lighthearted fun with an engaging interactive interface.
This project was designed to experiment with modern UI/UX concepts and showcase smooth front-end interactions paired with a robust backend architecture.
Project Overview
Meownder simulates a playful matchmaking experience, focusing on seamless transitions and user engagement. The interface dynamically fetches cat profiles from the backend API and displays them in a swipeable card layout, offering both fluid motion and clear interaction feedback.
The project also served as an experiment in integrating multiple technologies across the stack — connecting a modern React front end with a Go (Gin)-based backend through RESTful APIs. This architecture emphasizes modularity, speed, and clarity in communication between services.
Technical Stack
- Frontend: Built with React and Vite using Tailwind CSS, deployed on Render through api static files for lower latency and better integration (previously deployed on Vercel).
- Backend: Developed in Go using the Gin framework for a clean and efficient REST API.
- API Hosting: Deployed on Render for reliability and performance.
- Design Focus: Smooth transitions, responsive layout, and a minimalist UI approach.
Key Learnings
- Designing smooth, responsive UI/UX interactions inspired by real-world applications (Tinder-style swiping).
- Integrating a robust Go backend (Gin) with a modern JavaScript frontend for seamless full-stack development.
- Handling API requests efficiently to ensure fast and reliable communication between frontend and backend.
- Emphasizing scalable architecture while maintaining lightweight, user-friendly interfaces.
- Balancing playful design with technical precision to deliver both engaging and functional web experiences.
Repositories
Explore the project source code and architecture documentation on GitHub:
Live Project
Try the live version of Meownder:
- Meownder on Render – Explore the interactive web experience.
- API Documentation on Render – Powered by Go and the Gin framework.
Meownder combines humor and design experimentation with technical precision — showcasing how thoughtful UX and efficient backend logic can coexist in a playful, production-ready web app.