Inspiration
The idea for IndySafe came from the need to create a secure and user-friendly platform that gives individuals more control over their personal safety or digital assets without relying on centralized systems. We were also curious to explore how modern tools like Vite, Tailwind, and AI-assisted development could come together in one streamlined project.
What it does
IndySafe is a scalable, secure web app foundation designed for fast performance and future extension. While the current version focuses on structure and development speed, it lays the groundwork for more advanced applications like secure file storage, emergency dashboards, or safety alert systems.
How we built it
We used React and TypeScript for the frontend, styled everything using Tailwind CSS, and bundled the project with Vite for super-fast development. ESLint was added for code quality. We also integrated Bolt, an AI-based code generation tool, to help speed up UI development and scaffolding through prompt-based workflows.
Challenges we ran into
Integrating Bolt into our workflow took some trial and error, as it was new territory. Adapting to TypeScript’s strict typing was initially tough, especially when dealing with third-party libraries. Designing clean, responsive UI purely with Tailwind also took some time to get used to.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
We were able to set up a complete and efficient frontend development stack from scratch. We successfully integrated Bolt for smarter development, created a clean and responsive UI without bulky libraries, and laid a solid foundation for future app features.
What we learned
We gained hands-on experience with modern frontend technologies like React + Vite + TypeScript. We learned how to make better use of AI in development through Bolt. We also improved our skills in responsive design with Tailwind CSS and understood how to maintain cleaner code using ESLint.
What's next for IndySafe
The next steps include adding user authentication, securing data workflows, making the app fully mobile-responsive, deploying it to platforms like Vercel or Netlify, and expanding its core features. We also plan to use Bolt more deeply to scaffold entire sections of the app and possibly integrate real-time data tracking or alerts.
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