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The app, named giff.me, is designed to facilitate donations to Twitch streamers using Interac e-transfers. It provides a streamlined and secure way for users to support their favorite content creators directly, with lower transaction fees compared to traditional donation platforms. To use the app, users can navigate to the homepage where they will find options to donate or learn more about the service. The donation process involves entering the streamer's Twitch username or email, specifying the donation amount, and optionally including a message. Users can choose to donate either by username or email through a tabbed interface. Once the details are filled out, users are guided to complete the Interac e-transfer through their bank's website. The app is built using modern web technologies, including TypeScript and React, with Next.js as the framework for server-side rendering and routing. It utilizes Tailwind CSS for styling, ensuring a responsive and visually appealing user interface. The app also incorporates reusable UI components for buttons, cards, and input fields, enhancing maintainability and consistency across the application. Key features of giff.me include: - Direct donations to Twitch streamers via Interac e-transfers, ensuring fast and secure transactions. - A user-friendly interface that allows donations by either Twitch username or email. - Real-time notifications for streamers when donations are made, along with customizable alerts for their streams. - A dedicated dashboard for streamers to manage their donations, view recent donors, and customize alert settings. - Lower fees compared to traditional donation platforms, allowing more of the donation to reach the creators. - A focus on Canadian users, making it easy for them to support local content creators. Overall, giff.me aims to enhance the donation experience for both streamers and their supporters, making it easier and more cost-effective to contribute to the Twitch community.