The problem Street Paws solves

Street Paws solves the pressing problem of street animal welfare by providing a comprehensive online platform that utilizes technology to offer immediate aid and support. This includes:
Limited Access to Veterinary Care: Street animals often lack access to timely veterinary care, resulting in untreated illnesses and suffering. Street Paws connects users with nearby veterinarians, ensuring prompt diagnosis and treatment for street animals in need.
Identification of Diseases: Without proper diagnosis, street animals may suffer from undetected illnesses. Street Paws allows users to identify animal diseases by inputting symptoms, facilitating early intervention and improving health outcomes for street animals.
Lack of Awareness and Support: Many people are unaware of the plight of street animals and how they can help. Street Paws spreads awareness about street animal welfare and provides a platform for users to contribute to their care and well-being.
Limited Communication Channels: Street Paws overcomes communication barriers by offering a Community Chat feature, enabling users to receive quick responses to queries and access support from the community, even when veterinarians are unavailable.
By addressing these challenges, Street Paws empowers individuals to make a tangible difference in the lives of street animals, promoting compassion, awareness, and support for these vulnerable creatures.

Challenges I ran into

Developing Street Paws involved overcoming several challenges, including:
Integration of Multiple Technologies: Combining React, Flask, Decision Tree, Firebase, and Cloud Messaging required careful coordination and integration to ensure seamless functionality and performance across the platform.
Machine Learning Model Development: Building a machine learning model with a high accuracy rate (90.4%) for disease prediction based on symptoms presented challenges in data collection, model training, and validation to ensure reliable and accurate results.
User Interface Design: Designing an intuitive and user-friendly interface for the app, including symptom input and disease identification features, required thorough planning and iteration to meet the needs of both users and veterinarians.
Real-Time Communication Implementation: Integrating Firebase Cloud Messaging for real-time communication within the Community Chat feature involved technical challenges in setting up messaging infrastructure, ensuring message delivery, and handling user interactions efficiently.
Despite these challenges, the Street Paws team's dedication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills enabled the successful development and launch of the platform, providing a valuable resource for street animal welfare and community support.