Stork Status is an innovative web application designed to keep friends and family in the loop during one of life’s most exciting moments - the birth of a child. This platform allows expectant parents to easily share real-time updates about their labor and delivery journey with their loved ones.

🌟 Key Features

• Live Updates: Parents can post text, photos, and milestone updates as their birth journey unfolds.
• Private Sharing: Create a unique, secure link to share with chosen friends and family.
• Timeline View: Viewers see a chronological feed of updates, creating a beautiful birth story.
• Customizable Notifications: Loved ones can opt-in for push notifications to stay informed.
• Multi-device Support: Access and update from any device - mobile, tablet, or desktop.
• Easy Setup: Quick account creation and intuitive interface for stress-free use during labor.

💡 Why Stork Status?

In the whirlwind of labor and delivery, keeping everyone updated can be overwhelming. Stork Status streamlines this process, allowing parents to focus on their experience while ensuring loved ones feel connected and informed. It’s more than just an app - it’s a way to bring families together during a life-changing event.

🛠 Technology Stack

Built with modern web technologies to ensure reliability and performance:

• Frontend: React with TypeScript for type-safe development
• Backend: AWS Amplify for serverless architecture
• Database: AWS DynamoDB for scalable NoSQL storage
• State Management: React Query for efficient data fetching and caching
• UI Framework: Material-UI (MUI) for responsive and customizable components
• SMS Notifications: TextBelt API for sending text messages
• Hosting & CI/CD: AWS Amplify for seamless deployment and hosting
• Additional AWS Services: Lambda, API Gateway, Cognito for serverless backend functionality