🚀 Building with Bolt: The Story Behind MyWayMap
Participating in the World’s Largest Hackathon by Bolt was more than a challenge—it became a defining moment in my developer journey. I submitted MyWayMap, an immersive travel and real-estate explorer powered by Bolt.dev’s AI infrastructure, and here’s how it all came to life.
🧠The Idea: From Thought to Map
The core idea behind MyWayMap was simple: reimagine the way people explore cities, homes, and experiences using AI and map-based visuals. I wanted to build a product that blends utility with inspiration—helping users search, explore, and decide with the help of real-time data, generative summaries, and interactive maps.
Bolt’s AI capabilities became the secret weapon. The instant IDE, built-in memory, prompt chaining, and cloud functions made iterating on ideas incredibly fast.
🔧 The Build: Tools, Tech, and Bolt Magic
Here’s what powered MyWayMap:
Frontend: HTML + CSS + Bootstrap (clean and mobile-first)
Backend: Python + Flask
AI Layer: Bolt.dev for prompt chaining and fast deployment
Data Layer: Google Maps APIs + scraped geo-data
Hosting: Live at https://www.admnwizard.info
⚡ Favorite Snippet:
@bolt.function
def get_city_summary(location):
prompt = f"Give me a 3-paragraph immersive travel guide for {location} including must-see places, vibe, and history."
return bolt.ask(prompt)
With Bolt’s @bolt.function, I could deploy and call this from anywhere—frontend or API—and users instantly got city guides or property overviews written by AI.
🧗 Challenges (aka Dev Lessons)
Time-Zone Crunch: Being in IST while the hackathon ran on PDT meant I was hacking through nights.
Gallery Visibility: After submission, I noticed my project wasn't listed on bolt.new's gallery, even though it was live. (Still sorting this out.)
Memory Management: Bolt’s persistent memory taught me to track and retrieve session-specific choices like favorites or last searches—something I hadn’t handled before in Flask.
đź’ˇ Why Bolt Changed Everything
Traditional development often involves layers of setup. Bolt removed that burden. I could focus purely on product logic, use the AI-native IDE, and watch ideas evolve instantly.
This wasn't just development—it was co-creation with AI.
🧠What’s Next?
Expanding MyWayMap to include real-estate leads, AI-curated property reports, and city-based digital concierge services.
Partnering with tourism boards or real estate platforms.
Creating YouTube shorts around the tech stack, AI integration, and travel experiences.
đź’¬ Final Thoughts
Hackathons are often about speed, but this one was about clarity. With Bolt, the lines between prototype and product blurred—in a good way.
If you’re building for people, for places, or for purpose—build with Bolt. You’ll build faster. Smarter. Better.
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