What is Tinder and how does it function as a dating site?

Tinder is a popular mobile dating application that revolutionized the online dating scene with its unique swiping mechanism. It functions by allowing users to create profiles with photos and brief biographical information. The app then presents profiles of other users in a card stack, and individuals make decisions based on whether they are interested in the person featured. Users swipe right to express interest or left to pass on the profile. If two users both swipe right on each other, it’s considered a "match," and they can then initiate a conversation through the app's messaging feature. Tinder's intuitive user interface and gamified approach to dating helped establish it as a dominant platform for individuals seeking romantic connections and social interactions based on mutual attraction.