README.md

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City Watch: A web-based reporting tool

Stevens Institute of Technology

CS-545-WS1: Human Computer Interaction

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

• The project is a web-based reporting tool aimed at improving engagement among local Hoboken residents, including students. The app will provide an accessible platform for individuals to report issues or concerns in their community.
• The goal of the project is to increase community involvement and communication between residents and local authorities, fostering a more engaged and connected community. With a user-friendly interface and intuitive reporting process, the web-app will strive to make a positive impact on the daily lives of Hoboken residents.

TECHNOLOGY STACK

This application is built using MERN stacks

• M: MongoDB - DATABASE
• E: Express - SERVER
• R: React - WEB
• N: Node - SERVER

SETUP

Step I. Clone URL

# Get the repo using git command or download using github-url and unzip the contents in a directory:
> git clone https://github.com/1994nikunj/city-watch

# cd into directory
> cd city-watch

Step II. Database Setup

Set up a mongoDB connection on mongodb://localhost:27017

Step II. Backend Setup

# cd into the server directory, install dependencies, run seed file
# make sure mongoDB is running!!
> cd server
> npm install
> npm run seed
> npm start

# Leave this terminal open

Step III. Frontend Setup

# In another terminal, do the following
> cd client
> npm install
> npm start

THE TEAM

• Aditya Sanjaykumar Singh
• Archi Dilip Patel
• Ishaan Patel
• Nikunj Sharma