SpotFinder (Business Information Finder)

SpotFinder is a web application designed to assist users in finding general information about businesses within a specified area. By utilizing the "Places" API from Google Cloud, SpotFinder gathers relevant data on businesses around the user-specified location. This information can be instrumental in helping users assess the suitability of an area for starting a new business by identifying any potential issues or challenges.

Features

• Business Information: SpotFinder provides users with essential information about businesses in the specified area, including their names, types, addresses, and contact details.
• Data Analysis: Users can download the gathered information from the web application to perform further analysis. This allows users to make informed decisions about whether to proceed with establishing a business in the chosen area. -Google Cloud Integration: Leveraging the powerful "Places" API from Google Cloud ensures accurate and up-to-date business data for users.

How to Use

• Specify Location: Enter the desired location or area for which you want to find business information.
• Retrieve Data: Click on the "Search" button to fetch data about businesses in the specified area.
• Analyze: Review the information provided, download the data if necessary, and analyze it to make informed decisions about potential business opportunities in the area.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Tailwind
• API: Google Cloud "Places" API
• Python
• Docker

Getting Started

To get started with the SpotFinder web application, follow these steps:

• Clone this repository to your local computer.
• Install Docker.
• Set up your Docker account.
• Open your terminal, locate your folder and write the following commands:

  docker build -t app-flask .

  Afterwards, write:

  docker run -it -p 5000:5000 app-flask

  After writing the commands on the terminal, your set up is all complete, just open up Docker, run it and click on the "5000:5000", or just type in your browser "localhost:5000" and you are all set up.

Contributing

Contributions to enhance the functionality, improve performance, or fix any bugs are highly appreciated! Feel free to fork this repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss the proposed modifications.

License

This project is licensed under the UPY university.

Contact

For any inquiries or feedback, please contact Luis Monterrubio Cota for more information.

Thank you for your interest in the project (SpotFinder)! Happy exploring! 🚀