cyki

Inspiration

My journey began with personal struggles and a deep desire to understand my own body's intricate rhythms. Like many, I found myself fighting against my body's natural cycles, searching for a way to work with my physiology rather than against it. This app is born from a profound realization: our bodies are not obstacles, but our most intelligent guides.

What it Does

cyki is a holistic wellness companion that transforms how individuals interact with their menstrual cycle. More than just a tracking app, it's a personal legend decoder that:

• Provides tailored insights across nutrition, sleep, recovery, movement, and mindset
• Helps users build a deeper, more intuitive relationship with their body
• Offers personalized recommendations that align with hormonal fluctuations
• Creates a supportive ecosystem for self-discovery and personal optimization

How We Built It

The app is a technical symphony of modern technologies:

Frontend: React Native with Expo

Enabling cross-platform mobile development Providing a smooth, responsive user experience

Backend: FastAPI

Creating robust, fast API endpoints Handling complex data processing

Workflow Integration: N8N

Connecting different services Enabling complex automation and insight generation

AI Integration: Intelligent recommendation system

Challenges We Ran Into

The development journey was filled with technical hurdles:

• Learning React Native and Expo from scratch
• Navigating complex network configurations
• Integrating multiple backend services
• Ensuring smooth data flow between different components
• Debugging intricate API connection issues

Accomplishments That We're Proud Of

Successfully building a full-stack mobile application Creating an intuitive user interface Implementing a complex backend workflow Overcoming multiple technical challenges Developing a proof of concept for a deeply personal wellness tool

What We Learned

This project was an incredible learning experience:

Technical skills in mobile development Deeper understanding of API integrations Importance of persistence in problem-solving Value of breaking down complex problems Embracing the learning process, including frustrations How different technologies can work together seamlessly

What's Next for cyki

The journey is just beginning! Future developments include:

Enhanced AI-driven insights More comprehensive wellness tracking Expanded personalization features Community support and shared learning Continuous refinement of the user experience Deeper scientific research integration

Built With

• expo.io
• fastapi
• n8n
• react-native