<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>A major milestone has been reached as the backend API and database for a food waste reduction platform are now live on DigitalOcean.</li><li>The project started as a university endeavor and has evolved into a platform connecting businesses with surplus food to those in need.</li><li>Backend (Laravel) and MySQL database are deployed, with RESTful API endpoints tested and ready for production.</li><li>The frontend (React) is near completion, with UI/UX polishing remaining.</li><li>End-to-end flow has been validated locally, with a few bugs to be fixed and performance tuning left to do.</li><li>Final usability testing and feedback collection from early testers are on the to-do list.</li><li>The project has been a significant learning experience, covering technical aspects like Laravel, React, deployment, and testing, as well as understanding how to create a real-world impact.</li><li>The live app can be accessed at https://ndihmo-tjetrin.netlify.app/.</li><li>The developer is open to feedback and thoughts from readers.</li><li>The project showcases the journey from a university initiative to a nearly complete platform for food waste reduction.</li></ul>

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