This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Suresh Kumar
🚀 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.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Suresh Kumar
Suresh Kumar | Sciencx (2025-07-12T06:43:18+00:00) 🗺️ MyWayMap: AI Meets Travel – Built with Bolt for the World’s Largest Hackathon. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/07/12/%f0%9f%97%ba%ef%b8%8f-mywaymap-ai-meets-travel-built-with-bolt-for-the-worlds-largest-hackathon/
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