Shelf Help: Building a Book Recommendation Tool
How I built a book recommendation tool that helps discover new reads based on your favorite books and categories, using the Google Books API.
Hello! I'm Josh. I'm a creative, business-focused tech leader with 20 years of experience turning complex ideas into simple, user-led digital experiences that deliver real customer value. Skilled at turning vision into strategy and translating user needs into intuitive, high-impact products.
I blend UX/UI design, front-end development, and digital strategy with strong project and account management. Proven at aligning product features with business goals, streamlining workflows, and delivering user-friendly solutions that drive measurable value.
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How I built a book recommendation tool that helps discover new reads based on your favorite books and categories, using the Google Books API.
I was keen to solve a problem I had of working out how to document my home library so I know exactly what I have. I also wanted to try out some AI code builders to see how they worked.
It's been quite a few years since I have worked on a personal portfolio for myself, so here is the latest version to showcase what I've been learning and working on the last few years.
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