SAIR:- Beyond Boundaries (Full-Stack Web Application) 🚀

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Table of Contents

• Project Overview
• Technologies & Packages Used
• Key Features
• How to Install
• Challenges & Solutions
• Author
• Project Link

Project Overview

SAIR is a web application designed to facilitate travel planning and rental accommodations. It leverages JavaScript, EJS, and CSS to provide users with a seamless experience for booking travel and lodging. The project repository contains all the necessary files and resources to deploy the application, aiming to offer a comprehensive solution for travelers seeking convenient and efficient accommodation options.

Technologies & Packages Used

Backend

• MongoDB: NoSQL database for flexible and scalable data storage.
• Express.js: Web application framework for Node.js, providing robust features for web and mobile applications.
• Node.js: JavaScript runtime for server-side development.

Authentication

• Passport.js: Middleware for user authentication, supporting various strategies.
• Dotenv: Environment variable management for secure configuration.

Image Storage

• Cloudinary: Cloud-based image and video management solution.

Maps

• Mapbox: Platform for custom maps and location-based experiences.

Frontend

• EJS: Embedded JavaScript templates for dynamic content rendering.

Session Management

• Connect Flash: Middleware for flash messages.
• Connect Mongo: MongoDB session store for Express.js.
• Cookie Parser: Middleware for parsing cookies.

Validation

• Joi: Library for data validation.

Object Modeling

• Mongoose: MongoDB object modeling for Node.js.

File Uploads

• Multer: Middleware for handling file uploads.

Social Authentication

• Passport Local: Local authentication strategy.
• Passport Local Mongoose: Mongoose-specific authentication strategy. Authentication

Key Features

• User Authentication: Login, Logout, and User Profile Section
• CRUD Operations: Add, Edit, and Delete Listings
• Review System: Add and Delete Reviews
• Account Management: Update User Account and Password
• User Data Security: Password Hashing and Encryption
• Interactive Maps: Leveraging Mapbox for Location Visualization
• Login with Email: Traditional email login for user convenience

How to Install

Follow these steps to set up and run the project locally:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/akashdeep023/Airbnb_Project.git
   cd Airbnb_Project

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables:

   Configure the following environment variables by creating a .env file in the root of your project:

   Example :-

   #https://cloudinary.com/  (Cloudinary) (Change key)
   CLOUD_NAME=kjkdmckdhjks
   CLOUD_API_KEY=89340593499490394
   CLOUD_API_SECRET=jdskLKJlklkdlsdfkKKdsdkkd
   
   #https://www.mapbox.com/ (Mapbox)
   MAP_TOKEN=pk.eyJ1IjoiZGVsdGEtc3R1ZHVlbnQiLCJhIjoiY2xvMDk0MTVhMTJ3ZDJrcGR5ZDFkaHl4ciJ9.Gj2VU1wvxc7rFVt5E4KLOQ
   
   #https://www.mongodb.com/ (MongoDb Atlas) (Change key)
   ATLASDB_URL=mongodb+srv://demo:[email protected]/?retryWrites=true&w=majority
   
   #Add Random Secret Key
   SECRET=ckcdenlksufoifafknddsoiddfkadsfafd
   

   Replace the values with your specific configurations.

4. Run the Application:

   node app.js

5. Open in Your Browser:

   Open http://localhost:8080/listings in your web browser.

Challenges & Solutions

Encountered challenges, especially with data handling, but implemented efficient solutions. Overcame scalability issues with a well-architected backend.

Author

Mohan Singh
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn : duhanmohan

Live Website Link Sair - Beyond Boundaries

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