Wanderlust

Welcome to Wanderlust! This is a project designed to simulate an Airbnb-like platform, showcasing listings for travelers and hosts. This project allows users to explore properties, leave reviews, and manage their accounts with secure authentication and authorization.

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Features

Core Features

• User Authentication:

  • Secure registration and login.
  • Password hashing for security.
  • Session-based authentication.

• Authorization:

  • Role-based access control (Admin, User).
  • Restricted actions based on user roles.

• Property Listings:

  • View a wide range of properties with details like location, price, and amenities.
  • Add, edit, or delete properties (admin access only).

• Review System:

  • Users can write, edit, and delete reviews for properties.
  • View aggregated ratings and user feedback.

• Responsive UI:

  • Fully responsive design for mobile, tablet, and desktop users.

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Getting Started

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

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v14+ recommended)
• Git
• MongoDB or any other database you prefer

Installation

1. Clone the repository
   Open your terminal and run:

   git clone https://github.com/Umesh-Verma07/Wanderlust.git
   cd Wanderlust
   

2. Install dependencies
   Run the following command to install all required packages:

   npm install
   

3. Set up the environment
   Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following environment variables:

   PORT=3000
   DATABASE_URL=your_mongodb_connection_string
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret_key
   CLOUD_NAME=your_cloud_name
   CLOUD_API_KEY=cloud_api_key
   CLOUD_API_SECRET=cloud_api_secret
   

4. Start the server
   Run the following command to start the application:

   npm start
   

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Technologies Used

Frontend

• EJS (Embedded JavaScript): For rendering dynamic HTML templates
• CSS: For styling

Backend

• Node.js: Server-side JavaScript runtime
• Express.js: Backend framework
• MongoDB: NoSQL database for storing user and property data

Other Tools

• npm password: For secure password hashing and authentication
• Express-Session: For session management
• Mongoose: MongoDB object modeling for Node.js
• Git/GitHub: For version control

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API Endpoints

Authentication

• POST /api/auth/register: Register a new user
• POST /api/auth/login: User login
• GET /api/auth/logout: User logout

Properties

• GET /api/properties: Fetch all properties
• POST /api/properties: Add a new property (admin only)
• PUT /api/properties/:id: Update a property (admin only)
• DELETE /api/properties/:id: Delete a property (admin only)

Reviews

• POST /api/reviews: Add a review
• PUT /api/reviews/:id: Edit a review
• DELETE /api/reviews/:id: Delete a review