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Kotlin

In this tutorial, we will be building a recipe app using Kotlin and Retrofit. Kotlin is a modern programming language developed by JetBrains, which is fully compatible with Java. Retrofit is a popular HTTP client library for Android that simplifies the process of making API requests. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a fully functional recipe app that allows users to search for recipes and view their details.

![building recipe app kotlin retrofit](https://dopebase.com/media/cover18.jpg)
## Introduction

### What is Kotlin?

Kotlin is a statically typed programming language that runs on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). It was developed by JetBrains with the goal of improving Java productivity without sacrificing interoperability. Kotlin provides many features that help developers write clean and concise code, such as type inference, null safety, and extension functions.

### What is Retrofit?

Retrofit is a type-safe HTTP client library for Android and Java. It allows you to easily make API requests and handle the response data. Retrofit uses annotations to define the structure of the API requests and responses, making it easy to work with RESTful APIs.

### Why build a Recipe App?

Building a recipe app is a great way to learn how to use Kotlin and Retrofit together. It allows us to demonstrate the key features of both technologies, such as making API requests, handling response data, and displaying information to the user. Additionally, a recipe app is a practical and useful application that can be used by anyone interested in cooking.

### Setting up the Project

To start building our recipe app, we need to set up the project and configure our dependencies.

#### Creating a new Kotlin project

First, we need to create a new Kotlin project in Android Studio. Open Android Studio and select "Start a new Android Studio project". Choose an application name and package name for your project, and select Kotlin as the programming language.

#### Adding Retrofit dependency

To use Retrofit in our project, we need to add its dependency to our build.gradle file. Open the build.gradle file for your app module and add the following line to the dependencies block:

```kotlin
implementation 'com.squareup.retrofit2:retrofit:2.9.0'
```

Sync your project to download the Retrofit library.

#### Setting up API endpoints

Next, we need to define the API endpoints for our recipe app. In this tutorial, we will be using the Spoonacular API, which provides a large database of recipes. Sign up for a free API key on the Spoonacular website and create a file called ApiConstants.kt. Add the following code to define the base URL and API key:

```kotlin
object ApiConstants {
    const val BASE_URL = "https://api.spoonacular.com/"
    const val API_KEY = "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
```

Replace "YOUR_API_KEY" with your actual API key.

## Creating the User Interface

Now that our project is set up, we can start creating the user interface for our recipe app.

### Designing the layout

First, we need to design the layout for our recipe app. Create a new XML file called activity_main.xml and add the following code to create a basic layout:

```xml
<LinearLayout
    xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:orientation="vertical"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent">

    <EditText
        android:id="@+id/searchEditText"
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:hint="Search recipes"/>

    <androidx.recyclerview.widget.RecyclerView
        android:id="@+id/recipeRecyclerView"
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="match_parent"/>

</LinearLayout>
```

This layout consists of an EditText for searching recipes and a RecyclerView for displaying the search results.

### Implementing RecyclerView

Next, we need to implement the RecyclerView in our MainActivity.kt file. Create a new Kotlin file called MainActivity.kt and add the following code:

```kotlin
class MainActivity : AppCompatActivity() {

    private lateinit var searchEditText: EditText
    private lateinit var recipeRecyclerView: RecyclerView

    override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_main)

        searchEditText = findViewById(R.id.searchEditText)
        recipeRecyclerView = findViewById(R.id.recipeRecyclerView)

        // TODO: Set up RecyclerView adapter and layout manager

        // TODO: Add search functionality
    }
}
```

In the onCreate() method, we initialize the searchEditText and recipeRecyclerView variables by finding their corresponding views in the layout file.

#### Setting up RecyclerView adapter and layout manager

To display the search results in the RecyclerView, we need to set up the RecyclerView adapter and layout manager. Create a new Kotlin file called RecipeAdapter.kt and add the following code:

```kotlin
class RecipeAdapter(private val recipes: List<Recipe>) : RecyclerView.Adapter<RecipeAdapter.ViewHolder>() {

    override fun onCreateViewHolder(parent: ViewGroup, viewType: Int): ViewHolder {
        val view = LayoutInflater.from(parent.context).inflate(R.layout.item_recipe, parent, false)
        return ViewHolder(view)
    }

    override fun onBindViewHolder(holder: ViewHolder, position: Int) {
        val recipe = recipes[position]
        holder.bind(recipe)
    }

    override fun getItemCount(): Int {
        return recipes.size
    }

    inner class ViewHolder(itemView: View) : RecyclerView.ViewHolder(itemView) {

        fun bind(recipe: Recipe) {
            // TODO: Bind recipe data to views
        }
    }
}
```

In the RecipeAdapter class, we define the onCreateViewHolder() and onBindViewHolder() methods, which are responsible for inflating the item_recipe layout and binding the recipe data to the views. The getItemCount() method returns the number of recipes in the list.

Next, go back to the MainActivity.kt file and add the following code to set up the RecyclerView adapter and layout manager:

```kotlin
val recipes = mutableListOf<Recipe>()
val adapter = RecipeAdapter(recipes)
recipeRecyclerView.adapter = adapter
recipeRecyclerView.layoutManager = LinearLayoutManager(this)
```

This code creates an empty list of recipes and creates an instance of the RecipeAdapter using this list. Then, it sets the adapter and layout manager for the recipeRecyclerView.

### Handling user interactions

To add search functionality to our recipe app, we need to handle user interactions. Add the following code to the MainActivity.kt file:

```kotlin
searchEditText.setOnEditorActionListener { _, actionId, _ ->
    if (actionId == EditorInfo.IME_ACTION_SEARCH) {
        val query = searchEditText.text.toString()
        searchRecipes(query)
        true
    } else {
        false
    }
}

private fun searchRecipes(query: String) {
    // TODO: Implement searchRecipes() method
}
```

In this code, we set an OnEditorActionListener for the searchEditText. This listener is triggered when the user presses the search button on the keyboard. Inside the listener, we get the query text from the searchEditText and call the searchRecipes() method.

## Implementing Retrofit

Now that our user interface is set up, we can start implementing Retrofit to make API requests and handle the response data.

### Creating API service interface

First, we need to create an interface for our API service. Create a new Kotlin file called RecipeService.kt and add the following code:

```kotlin
interface RecipeService {

    @GET("recipes/complexSearch")
    suspend fun searchRecipes(
        @Query("apiKey") apiKey: String,
        @Query("query") query: String
    ): Response<RecipeSearchResponse>
}
```

In the RecipeService interface, we define a suspend function searchRecipes() that makes a GET request to the "recipes/complexSearch" endpoint of the Spoonacular API. The function takes two query parameters, apiKey and query, and returns a Response object containing the search results.

### Making GET requests

Next, we need to create an instance of the Retrofit client and use it to make API requests. In the MainActivity.kt file, add the following code:

```kotlin
private val retrofit = Retrofit.Builder()
    .baseUrl(ApiConstants.BASE_URL)
    .addConverterFactory(GsonConverterFactory.create())
    .build()

private val recipeService = retrofit.create(RecipeService::class.java)
```

This code creates an instance of the Retrofit client using the base URL defined in the ApiConstants file. We also add a GsonConverterFactory to convert the JSON response into Kotlin objects. Finally, we create an instance of the RecipeService interface using the Retrofit client.

### Handling response data

To handle the response data from the API, we need to modify the searchRecipes() method in the MainActivity.kt file. Add the following code:

```kotlin
private fun searchRecipes(query: String) {
    CoroutineScope(Dispatchers.IO).launch {
        try {
            val response = recipeService.searchRecipes(ApiConstants.API_KEY, query)
            if (response.isSuccessful) {
                val recipeSearchResponse = response.body()
                val recipes = recipeSearchResponse?.results
                withContext(Dispatchers.Main) {
                    adapter.recipes.clear()
                    if (recipes != null) {
                        adapter.recipes.addAll(recipes)
                    }
                    adapter.notifyDataSetChanged()
                }
            } else {
                withContext(Dispatchers.Main) {
                    Toast.makeText(this@MainActivity, "Error: ${response.message()}", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show()
                }
            }
        } catch (e: Exception) {
            withContext(Dispatchers.Main) {
                Toast.makeText(this@MainActivity, "Error: ${e.message}", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show()
            }
        }
    }
}
```

In this code, we use CoroutineScope to launch a new coroutine on the IO dispatcher. Inside the coroutine, we make the API request using the searchRecipes() function of the RecipeService interface. If the response is successful, we extract the recipe data from the response and update the adapter's list of recipes. If the response is not successful, we display an error message to the user using a Toast.

## Displaying Recipe Details

Now that we can search for recipes, let's implement the functionality to display the details of a selected recipe.

### Creating RecipeDetailActivity

First, create a new activity called RecipeDetailActivity.kt and add the following code:

```kotlin
class RecipeDetailActivity : AppCompatActivity() {

    private lateinit var recipeTitleTextView: TextView
    private lateinit var recipeImageView: ImageView
    private lateinit var recipeSummaryTextView: TextView

    override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_recipe_detail)

        recipeTitleTextView = findViewById(R.id.recipeTitleTextView)
        recipeImageView = findViewById(R.id.recipeImageView)
        recipeSummaryTextView = findViewById(R.id.recipeSummaryTextView)

        val recipeId = intent.getIntExtra("recipeId", 0)
        fetchRecipeDetails(recipeId)
    }

    private fun fetchRecipeDetails(recipeId: Int) {
        // TODO: Implement fetchRecipeDetails() method
    }
}
```

In the onCreate() method, we initialize the views in the layout file and get the recipeId from the intent extras. We then call the fetchRecipeDetails() method to retrieve the details of the selected recipe.

### Fetching recipe details

To fetch the details of a recipe, add the following code to the RecipeService.kt file:

```kotlin
@GET("recipes/{id}/information")
suspend fun getRecipeDetails(
    @Path("id") id: Int,
    @Query("apiKey") apiKey: String
): Response<RecipeDetailsResponse>
```

This code adds a new suspend function getRecipeDetails() to the RecipeService interface. It makes a GET request to the "recipes/{id}/information" endpoint of the Spoonacular API, where {id} is the id of the recipe. The function takes two parameters, id and apiKey, and returns a Response object containing the recipe details.

Back in the RecipeDetailActivity.kt file, add the following code to fetch the recipe details:

```kotlin
private fun fetchRecipeDetails(recipeId: Int) {
    CoroutineScope(Dispatchers.IO).launch {
        try {
            val response = recipeService.getRecipeDetails(recipeId, ApiConstants.API_KEY)
            if (response.isSuccessful) {
                val recipeDetailsResponse = response.body()
                withContext(Dispatchers.Main) {
                    recipeTitleTextView.text = recipeDetailsResponse?.title
                    recipeSummaryTextView.text = recipeDetailsResponse?.summary
                    Glide.with(this@RecipeDetailActivity)
                        .load(recipeDetailsResponse?.imageUrl)
                        .into(recipeImageView)
                }
            } else {
                withContext(Dispatchers.Main) {
                    Toast.makeText(this@RecipeDetailActivity, "Error: ${response.message()}", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show()
                }
            }
        } catch (e: Exception) {
            withContext(Dispatchers.Main) {
                Toast.makeText(this@RecipeDetailActivity, "Error: ${e.message}", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show()
            }
        }
    }
}
```

In this code, we call the getRecipeDetails() method of the RecipeService interface to get the recipe details. If the response is successful, we update the views in the layout with the recipe title, summary, and image using the Glide library. If the response is not successful, we display an error message to the user.

## Adding Search Functionality

To enhance our recipe app, let's implement search functionality that allows users to filter the search results.

### Implementing search functionality

First, we need to modify the searchRecipes() method in the MainActivity.kt file to include a search query parameter. Add the following code:

```kotlin
private fun searchRecipes(query: String) {
    CoroutineScope(Dispatchers.IO).launch {
        try {
            val response = recipeService.searchRecipes(ApiConstants.API_KEY, query)
            if (response.isSuccessful) {
                val recipeSearchResponse = response.body()
                val recipes = recipeSearchResponse?.results
                withContext(Dispatchers.Main) {
                    adapter.recipes.clear()
                    if (recipes != null) {
                        adapter.recipes.addAll(recipes)
                    }
                    adapter.notifyDataSetChanged()
                }
            } else {
                withContext(Dispatchers.Main) {
                    Toast.makeText(this@MainActivity, "Error: ${response.message()}", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show()
                }
            }
        } catch (e: Exception) {
            withContext(Dispatchers.Main) {
                Toast.makeText(this@MainActivity, "Error: ${e.message}", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show()
            }
        }
    }
}
```

In this code, we modify the searchRecipes() method to take a query parameter. We pass this query parameter to the searchRecipes() function of the RecipeService interface when making the API request.

### Filtering search results

To implement the search functionality, we need to modify the RecipeAdapter.kt file to include a filter. Add the following code:

```kotlin
class RecipeAdapter(private val allRecipes: List<Recipe>) : RecyclerView.Adapter<RecipeAdapter.ViewHolder>(), Filterable {

    private var recipes: List<Recipe> = allRecipes

    override fun onCreateViewHolder(parent: ViewGroup, viewType: Int): ViewHolder {
        // ...
    }

    override fun onBindViewHolder(holder: ViewHolder, position: Int) {
        // ...
    }

    override fun getItemCount(): Int {
        return recipes.size
    }

    inner class ViewHolder(itemView: View) : RecyclerView.ViewHolder(itemView) {
        // ...
    }

    override fun getFilter(): Filter {
        return object : Filter() {
            override fun performFiltering(constraint: CharSequence?): FilterResults {
                val filteredList = if (constraint.isNullOrEmpty()) {
                    allRecipes
                } else {
                    allRecipes.filter { recipe ->
                        recipe.title.contains(constraint, true)
                    }
                }
                val filterResults = FilterResults()
                filterResults.values = filteredList
                return filterResults
            }

            override fun publishResults(constraint: CharSequence?, results: FilterResults?) {
                recipes = results?.values as List<Recipe>
                notifyDataSetChanged()
            }
        }
    }
}
```

In this code, we add a new variable allRecipes to store the original list of recipes. We also add a filter to the RecipeAdapter class that filters the recipes based on a search query.

### Updating RecyclerView

To update the RecyclerView with the filtered search results, modify the searchRecipes() method in the MainActivity.kt file. Add the following code:

```kotlin
private fun searchRecipes(query: String) {
    CoroutineScope(Dispatchers.IO).launch {
        try {
            val response = recipeService.searchRecipes(ApiConstants.API_KEY, query)
            if (response.isSuccessful) {
                val recipeSearchResponse = response.body()
                val recipes = recipeSearchResponse?.results
                withContext(Dispatchers.Main) {
                    adapter.allRecipes = recipes ?: emptyList()
                    adapter.filter.filter(query)
                }
            } else {
                withContext(Dispatchers.Main) {
                    Toast.makeText(this@MainActivity, "Error: ${response.message()}", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show()
                }
            }
        } catch (e: Exception) {
            withContext(Dispatchers.Main) {
                Toast.makeText(this@MainActivity, "Error: ${e.message}", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show()
            }
        }
    }
}
```

In this code, we update the allRecipes variable of the adapter with the new list of recipes. We then call the filter.filter() method of the adapter to trigger the filtering process.

## Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have built a recipe app using Kotlin and Retrofit. We started by setting up the project and configuring the dependencies. We then designed the user interface and implemented RecyclerView to display the search results. Using Retrofit, we made API requests and handled the response data. We also implemented the functionality to display recipe details and added search functionality to filter the search results. By following this tutorial, you have learned how to use Kotlin and Retrofit to build a fully functional recipe app.

Building a Recipe App with Kotlin and Retrofit

React

In this tutorial, we will learn how to build a Recipe App using React and the Spoonacular API. React is a popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces, and the Spoonacular API provides access to a vast collection of recipes and cooking information. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a fully functional Recipe App that allows users to search for recipes, view recipe details, and add recipes to their favorites.

![building recipe app react spoonacular api](https://dopebase.com/media/cover20.jpg)
## Introduction
### What is React?
React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces. It allows developers to create reusable UI components that can update efficiently and reflect changes in data. React uses a virtual DOM to efficiently update only the necessary parts of the UI, providing a smooth and performant user experience.

### What is Spoonacular API?
The Spoonacular API is a powerful API that provides access to a vast collection of recipes and cooking information. It allows developers to search for recipes, retrieve recipe details, and perform various other actions related to cooking and nutrition.

### Why build a Recipe App?
Building a Recipe App is a great way to practice your React skills and learn how to integrate external APIs into your applications. It also provides a useful and practical application for users who are looking for recipe inspiration and cooking tips.

## Setting up the Project
### Creating a new React project
To start building our Recipe App, we first need to create a new React project. We can do this using the Create React App command-line tool. Open your terminal and run the following command:

```
npx create-react-app recipe-app
```

This will create a new directory called "recipe-app" with all the necessary files and dependencies to get started with React.

### Installing necessary dependencies
Next, we need to install the necessary dependencies for our Recipe App. Open your terminal, navigate to the "recipe-app" directory, and run the following command:

```
npm install axios react-router-dom
```

This will install the Axios library, which we will use to make API requests, and the React Router DOM library, which we will use for routing within our application.

### Setting up API credentials
Before we can start making API requests to the Spoonacular API, we need to obtain API credentials. Visit the Spoonacular API website and sign up for an account. Once you have an account, you can generate API credentials, including an API key. Keep the API key handy as we will need it later to authenticate our requests.

## Building the User Interface
### Creating components
In our Recipe App, we will create several components to build the user interface. We can start by creating a "Header" component, which will display the app's title and navigation links. Create a new file called "Header.js" in the "src" directory, and add the following code:

```jsx
import React from "react";
import { Link } from "react-router-dom";

const Header = () => {
  return (
    <header>
      <h1>Recipe App</h1>
      <nav>
        <ul>
          <li>
            <Link to="/">Home</Link>
          </li>
          <li>
            <Link to="/favorites">Favorites</Link>
          </li>
        </ul>
      </nav>
    </header>
  );
};

export default Header;
```

In this code, we import the necessary React and React Router DOM libraries. We define a functional component called "Header" that returns the HTML markup for the header section of our app. The header includes the app's title and navigation links to the home page and the favorites page.

### Designing the layout
Next, we will design the layout for our Recipe App. Create a new file called "App.js" in the "src" directory, and add the following code:

```jsx
import React from "react";
import { BrowserRouter as Router, Route, Switch } from "react-router-dom";
import Header from "./Header";

const App = () => {
  return (
    <Router>
      <div className="App">
        <Header />
        <main>
          <Switch>
            {/* Routes will be added here */}
          </Switch>
        </main>
      </div>
    </Router>
  );
};

export default App;
```

In this code, we import the necessary React Router DOM components. We define a functional component called "App" that wraps our entire application with the Router component. The Router component enables client-side routing in our app. Inside the App component, we include the Header component and a main section where we will add our app's routes.

### Implementing search functionality
To allow users to search for recipes, we will create a "SearchForm" component. Create a new file called "SearchForm.js" in the "src" directory, and add the following code:

```jsx
import React, { useState } from "react";

const SearchForm = () => {
  const [query, setQuery] = useState("");

  const handleSubmit = (e) => {
    e.preventDefault();
    // Perform search with query
  };

  return (
    <form onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
      <input
        type="text"
        placeholder="Search for recipes..."
        value={query}
        onChange={(e) => setQuery(e.target.value)}
      />
      <button type="submit">Search</button>
    </form>
  );
};

export default SearchForm;
```

In this code, we import the necessary React library and the useState hook. We define a functional component called "SearchForm" that manages the state of the search query using the useState hook. The component renders a form with an input field and a submit button. When the form is submitted, the handleSubmit function is called, preventing the default form submission behavior and performing the search with the query.

## Fetching Recipe Data
### Making API requests
To fetch recipe data from the Spoonacular API, we will create a "RecipeList" component. Create a new file called "RecipeList.js" in the "src" directory, and add the following code:

```jsx
import React, { useEffect, useState } from "react";
import axios from "axios";

const RecipeList = () => {
  const [recipes, setRecipes] = useState([]);

  useEffect(() => {
    const fetchRecipes = async () => {
      try {
        const response = await axios.get(
          `https://api.spoonacular.com/recipes/search?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&query=chicken`
        );
        setRecipes(response.data.results);
      } catch (error) {
        console.error(error);
      }
    };

    fetchRecipes();
  }, []);

  return (
    <div>
      {recipes.map((recipe) => (
        <div key={recipe.id}>
          <h2>{recipe.title}</h2>
          <img src={recipe.image} alt={recipe.title} />
        </div>
      ))}
    </div>
  );
};

export default RecipeList;
```

In this code, we import the necessary React library, the useEffect and useState hooks, and the Axios library. We define a functional component called "RecipeList" that manages the state of the recipes using the useState hook. The component uses the useEffect hook to fetch the recipes from the Spoonacular API when the component mounts. The fetched recipes are stored in the state using the setRecipes function. Finally, we render the list of recipes by mapping over the recipes array and displaying the recipe title and image.

### Handling response data
To display the recipe details, we will create a "RecipeDetail" component. Create a new file called "RecipeDetail.js" in the "src" directory, and add the following code:

```jsx
import React, { useEffect, useState } from "react";
import axios from "axios";

const RecipeDetail = ({ match }) => {
  const [recipe, setRecipe] = useState(null);

  useEffect(() => {
    const fetchRecipe = async () => {
      try {
        const response = await axios.get(
          `https://api.spoonacular.com/recipes/${match.params.id}/information?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY`
        );
        setRecipe(response.data);
      } catch (error) {
        console.error(error);
      }
    };

    fetchRecipe();
  }, [match.params.id]);

  if (!recipe) {
    return <div>Loading...</div>;
  }

  return (
    <div>
      <h2>{recipe.title}</h2>
      <img src={recipe.image} alt={recipe.title} />
      <p>{recipe.instructions}</p>
    </div>
  );
};

export default RecipeDetail;
```

In this code, we import the necessary React library, the useEffect and useState hooks, and the Axios library. We define a functional component called "RecipeDetail" that receives the "match" object as a prop from React Router DOM. The "match" object contains information about the current route, including the URL parameters. The component uses the useEffect hook to fetch the recipe details from the Spoonacular API based on the recipe ID in the URL parameters. The fetched recipe is stored in the state using the setRecipe function. If the recipe is not available yet, we display a loading message. Once the recipe is available, we render the recipe title, image, and instructions.

## Adding Additional Features
### Implementing favorites functionality
To allow users to add recipes to their favorites, we will create a "Favorites" component. Create a new file called "Favorites.js" in the "src" directory, and add the following code:

```jsx
import React, { useState } from "react";

const Favorites = () => {
  const [favorites, setFavorites] = useState([]);

  const handleAddFavorite = (recipe) => {
    setFavorites((prevFavorites) => [...prevFavorites, recipe]);
  };

  return (
    <div>
      <h2>Favorites</h2>
      {favorites.length === 0 ? (
        <p>No favorites added yet.</p>
      ) : (
        <ul>
          {favorites.map((favorite) => (
            <li key={favorite.id}>
              {favorite.title} <button>Remove</button>
            </li>
          ))}
        </ul>
      )}
    </div>
  );
};

export default Favorites;
```

In this code, we import the necessary React library and the useState hook. We define a functional component called "Favorites" that manages the state of the favorites using the useState hook. The component renders a list of favorites. If no favorites are added yet, a message is displayed. Otherwise, the favorites are rendered as list items. Each favorite item includes a remove button, which will be implemented later.

### Adding recipe filtering options
To allow users to filter recipes based on specific criteria, we will create a "FilterOptions" component. Create a new file called "FilterOptions.js" in the "src" directory, and add the following code:

```jsx
import React, { useState } from "react";

const FilterOptions = () => {
  const [cuisine, setCuisine] = useState("");
  const [diet, setDiet] = useState("");

  const handleCuisineChange = (e) => {
    setCuisine(e.target.value);
  };

  const handleDietChange = (e) => {
    setDiet(e.target.value);
  };

  return (
    <div>
      <h2>Filter Options</h2>
      <label>
        Cuisine:
        <select value={cuisine} onChange={handleCuisineChange}>
          <option value="">Any</option>
          <option value="italian">Italian</option>
          <option value="mexican">Mexican</option>
          <option value="indian">Indian</option>
        </select>
      </label>
      <label>
        Diet:
        <select value={diet} onChange={handleDietChange}>
          <option value="">Any</option>
          <option value="vegetarian">Vegetarian</option>
          <option value="vegan">Vegan</option>
          <option value="gluten free">Gluten Free</option>
        </select>
      </label>
    </div>
  );
};

export default FilterOptions;
```

In this code, we import the necessary React library and the useState hook. We define a functional component called "FilterOptions" that manages the state of the cuisine and diet options using the useState hook. The component renders two dropdown menus for selecting the cuisine and diet options. The selected values are stored in the state and can be accessed using the "cuisine" and "diet" variables.

### Including social sharing capabilities
To allow users to share recipes on social media, we will create a "SocialShare" component. Create a new file called "SocialShare.js" in the "src" directory, and add the following code:

```jsx
import React from "react";

const SocialShare = () => {
  const handleShare = () => {
    // Implement share functionality
  };

  return (
    <div>
      <h2>Social Share</h2>
      <button onClick={handleShare}>Share</button>
    </div>
  );
};

export default SocialShare;
```

In this code, we import the necessary React library. We define a functional component called "SocialShare" that renders a button for sharing the recipe on social media. The handleShare function will be implemented later to handle the actual sharing functionality.

## Testing and Deployment
### Writing unit tests
To ensure the reliability of our Recipe App, we will write unit tests for our components. Create a new file called "App.test.js" in the "src" directory, and add the following code:

```jsx
import React from "react";
import { render, screen } from "@testing-library/react";
import App from "./App";

test("renders header", () => {
  render(<App />);
  const headerElement = screen.getByText(/Recipe App/i);
  expect(headerElement).toBeInTheDocument();
});
```

In this code, we import the necessary React library and the render and screen functions from the "@testing-library/react" library. We define a unit test that checks if the header of our App component is rendered correctly. The screen.getByText function is used to find the header element with the text "Recipe App". The expect function is used to assert that the header element is in the document.

### Running test suites
To run our unit tests, open your terminal, navigate to the "recipe-app" directory, and run the following command:

```
npm test
```

This will launch the test runner and execute our unit tests. The test runner will provide feedback on the success or failure of each test.

### Deploying the app
To deploy our Recipe App, we can use platforms like Netlify or Vercel. Here, we will use Netlify for simplicity. Follow these steps to deploy the app:

1. Sign up for a Netlify account if you don't have one already.
2. In your terminal, navigate to the "recipe-app" directory.
3. Run the following command to create a production build of your app:

```
npm run build
```

This will create a "build" directory with optimized and minified versions of your app's files.

4. Run the following command to deploy your app to Netlify:

```
npx netlify deploy
```

Follow the prompts in the terminal to authenticate with Netlify and select the deployment options.

5. Once the deployment is complete, Netlify will provide you with a URL where your app is accessible.

Congratulations! You have successfully deployed your Recipe App.

## Conclusion
In this tutorial, we learned how to build a Recipe App using React and the Spoonacular API. We started by setting up the project, including creating a new React project and installing necessary dependencies. Then, we built the user interface by creating components and implementing search functionality. We also learned how to fetch recipe data from the Spoonacular API and display recipe details. Additionally, we added additional features like favorites functionality, recipe filtering options, and social sharing capabilities. Finally, we covered testing our components and deploying the app to Netlify.

Building a Recipe App with React and Spoonacular API is a great way to enhance your React skills and gain hands-on experience with integrating external APIs. You can further expand the app's functionality by adding user authentication, rating and review system, and more. Happy coding!

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