Hey Dev Community! 👋
I'm excited to share a side project I recently launched: nearmeliquorstore.net — a simple, location-based web app that helps users quickly find liquor stores near them. Whether you’re new in town, planning a party, or just don’t want to drive around looking, this app gets you sorted fast. 🍻
🚀 Why I Built It
I noticed that while Google Maps does a decent job, it’s often cluttered with unrelated results, sponsored content, or doesn’t always focus specifically on liquor stores. I wanted a lightweight, user-friendly tool that:
Shows only liquor stores nearby
Works on both mobile and desktop
Is privacy-aware (no account required)
Loads fast and works in low-connectivity areas
🛠️ Tech Stack
Here's what I used to build it:
Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
Backend : .NetCore MVC,C#
Hosting: Contabo
🔐 Privacy First
User location is only used client-side to show nearby results. No personal data is stored or tracked. I'm exploring options to make this even more transparent via open-sourcing the code.
📈 Features (So Far)
One-click location access
Auto-fetches top-rated nearby liquor stores
Click-to-call and click-for-directions options
Mobile-first responsive design
🧪 What I Learned
How to balance simplicity with usefulness
Handling location permissions smoothly across browsers
🎯 What's Next?
Add filters (e.g. open now, delivery available)
User reviews integration
Offline-first caching
Open-source the project and invite community contributions
Feel free to try it out and let me know what you think:
🔗 https://nearmeliquorstore.net
If you have any feedback, feature ideas, or want to collaborate — I’d love to hear from you in the comments!
Cheers! 🥃
