A Pinterest Clone made using Flask in Python that deals with pins and has embedded AI at its core end.
This project was made as a part of creating something unique with my Flask skills essentially after being proficient in developing applications with Django. Also, I am not that much fluent with developing Frontend but knew bits-and-pieces of Bootstrap. So, I wanted to create a masterpiece of my work and what could be more appealing than Pinterest clone. Since Pinterest is all about organizing and rendering images this was a must-try.
The code dependancies for the project are :
- Python 3.5+
- Flask
- sklearn
- scikit-learn
- Pillow
- gunicorn
- Flask-SQLAlchemy for the SQlite database management
- pandas
- numpy
I have used Collaborative filtering for generating recommended images in the home screen for logged-in users.
The project has most of the features as in original Pinterest site other than "BOARDS" section.
- Material UI
- Implemented Disqus comment system
- Save images(pins)
- Admin can upload specific advertisements and thoughts
- Fluid experience
- Track user activity for generating recommendations based on similar behaviour
The project is still under development although it may look as if complete.
The following features need to be added.
- Search functionality (enhanced)
- Usage of OpenCV to generated similar images in "MORE LIKE THIS" section
- Optimization for mobile devices
I would like to mention the following sources whose artifacts I have used to make this project
- Pinterest for using the Logo on the site (Since this is just a small try-out clone attempt, so I wanted to keep things as original as possible)
- https://github.com/wowthemesnet/template-pintereso-bootstrap-html repo has been very beneficial for generating the index template, although the entirety of it was modified but was helpful in giving the rough idea.