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# Introduction

Technical Documentation

[NinjaChefs + AI](https://github.com/dhruv-tech/ninjachefs) is a web application that leverages generative AI to simplify online recipe sharing.

This GitBook gives an overview of how the application works, its deployment requirements & the underlying REST API.

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The documentation here assumes that you have a basic understanding of the features of the NinjaChefs + AI app and its workflow. If you don't, please consider looking at the [GitHub Repo here](https://github.com/dhruv-tech/ninjachefs) and the [demo deployment here](https://go.dhruv.tech/p/ninjachefs).
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##  How things work

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[Application Overview](/ninjachefs/application-overview.md)
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[Database, Image CDN & Auth Specifications](/ninjachefs/database-image-cdn-and-auth-specifications.md)
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## Quick Start Guides

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[Backend API](/ninjachefs/backend-api.md)
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[Frontend](/ninjachefs/frontend.md)
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[Scheduled Workers](/ninjachefs/scheduled-workers.md)
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## API Overview

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[API Reference](/ninjachefs/backend-api/api-reference.md)
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