API Development

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• Backend scaffold: Set up Express.js / FastAPI project with health check route.

• User authentication: Implement signup/login endpoints with JWT or sessions.

• Pantry & budget endpoints: CRUD for pantry items, budget input, and retrieval.

• Recipe endpoints: Fetch recipes (mock data first, later from API) and return cost/nutrition info.

• Gamification endpoints: Track XP, streaks, and badges.