Full Stack Developer needed to build a production-ready budget-focused meal planning web app

Full-Stack Developer Needed to Build Production-Ready Budget-Focused Meal Planning Web Application Project Overview I am building a consumer web application focused on helping users create affordable meal plans and shopping lists while staying within a grocery budget. The project has progressed beyond the concept stage and currently includes: * Validated prototype * Product requirements documentation * GitHub repository * Supabase environment * Frontend application foundation I am seeking an experienced full-stack developer to help transform the existing foundation into a production-ready MVP. This is a contract opportunity with potential for future work following a successful launch. Scope of Work The selected developer will help: * Review and improve the existing codebase * Implement production-ready frontend and backend functionality * Design and optimize database relationships * Build user authentication and account management * Implement core application workflows * Prepare the application for deployment * Create maintainable technical documentation Technology Stack Current environment includes: * React-based frontend * Supabase * PostgreSQL * GitHub * Modern web application architecture Developers may recommend improvements if justified. Required Experience Required: * Full-stack web application development * React * JavaScript / TypeScript * Node.js * PostgreSQL * REST API integration * GitHub workflow experience Preferred: * Supabase experience * AI-powered application experience * Startup MVP experience * Experience improving existing applications Deliverables * Production-ready MVP * Clean and maintainable code * User authentication * Core application functionality * Deployment support * Technical documentation Timeline Target MVP completion: 6–10 weeks NDA & Ownership A standard NDA and work-for-hire agreement will be required prior to sharing detailed specifications and prior to project start. All work product, code, documentation, and intellectual property created as part of this engagement will be owned by the client. Budget & Proposal Requirements As an early-stage startup founder, I am operating with a limited development budget and am looking for the most cost-effective path to launch. When submitting a proposal, please include: 1. Estimated total project cost 2. Estimated timeline 3. Recommended development approach 4. Opportunities to reduce development cost while maintaining quality 5. Which items you would prioritize for Version 1 6. Which items you would recommend postponing until a later release Please provide specific recommendations rather than generic proposals. To Apply Please include: 1. Links to relevant projects 2. Experience with React and Supabase 3. Experience building consumer-facing web applications 4. Experience productionizing prototypes or existing applications 5. Your answer to the following question: "If this were your own startup and your own money, how would you build the MVP as cost-effectively as possible?" Please begin your proposal with the word "StretchBites" so I know you have read the entire posting.