const Projects = ({ github_repos }) => {
return (
{/* VAN BFF */}
An invite-only social networking app for the van life and nomadic community. Swipe-based matching for dating and friendships, rig profiles, travel plans, and activity-based connections, built for people who live on the road.
Overview
VanBFF is an invite-only social networking app designed exclusively for the van life and nomadic community. It solves a real problem: dating and making friends while living on the road, where traditional apps don’t work because most matches are with people who live in houses.
Tagline: "Stop swiping through people who live in houses."
Built for the RevenueCat Shipyard Hackathon for creator Quin Gable (@quingable).
Key Features
- Swipe & Match - Find fellow nomads nearby for dating, friendship, or both
- Rig Profiles - Showcase your van/vehicle build with details like solar, shower, kitchen setup
- Travel Plans - Share where you’re headed so you can coordinate meetups
- Activity-Based Matching - Connect over shared interests across 6 categories
- Invite-Only System - Verified community with invite codes for safety
- Scout the Cat - A sassy orange tabby adventure cat mascot guides the app experience
Authentication & Security
- Email/password via Devise
- Google & Apple OAuth sign-in
- Phone verification via Twilio
- Invite code + waitlist system
- Rate limiting with Rack Attack
Technical Highlights
- Rails 8.1.2 with all the new Solid adapters (Queue, Cache, Cable)
- Hotwire (Turbo + Stimulus) for SPA-like interactivity without a JS framework
- Hotwire Native for wrapping the app in a native iOS shell with native intercepts for paywalls and app icon switching
- Comprehensive admin panel for user management, invite codes, waitlist, and verifications
Screenshots
)
}
export default Projects;