Airbnb-Inspired Full-Stack Web Application 🚀

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Table of Contents

• Project Overview
• Technologies & Packages Used
• Key Features
• How to Install
• Challenges & Solutions
• Special Thanks
• Author
• Project Link
• Thank You
• Ex- Image

Project Overview

Excited to share my journey of developing a feature-rich full-stack web application inspired by Airbnb. The project is built using MongoDB, Express.js, and Node.js.

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.

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 Facebook: Facebook authentication strategy.
• Passport Google OAuth20: Google OAuth2.0 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 Google: Authenticate with your Google account for a seamless experience
• Login with Facebook: Easily log in using your Facebook credentials
• 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. Run the Application:

   node app.js

4. 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.

Special Thanks

A heartfelt thank you to Shradha Khapra didi and AMAN DHATTARWAL bhaiya at #ApnaCollege for their invaluable support and collaboration. As mentors and teachers, your guidance has been instrumental in shaping the success of this project. Your dedication to fostering learning and innovation has made a lasting impact, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow under your mentorship.

Author

Arjun Chavhan
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunchavhan024/

Thank You

Thank you for exploring Airbnb! Your feedback is valuable. If you have any suggestions or thoughts, feel free to share them with us. 😊

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