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+#### This is an app I made to save recipes using the following components:
+
+#### Frontend:
+
+- React
+- TypeScript
+
+#### Backend:
+
+- Node.js & Express
+- PostgreSQL
+
+#### Containerization:
+
+- Docker
+
+#### Styling/UI:
+
+- Tailwind CSS
+
+You can find a production build of the app at https://recipe-app.fredzernia.com