The Student Book Exchange Hub, hosted at Booksii.tech, is an innovative platform designed to simplify the buying and selling of books, study equipment, and other essentials like calculators and lab coats. Tailored for students, the website creates a seamless and affordable way to share resources within a campus or educational community. By connecting senior and junior students, it fosters collaboration, sustainability, and cost savings.
- Buy and Sell:
- Facilitate transactions for books, calculators, lab coats, and more.
- Built-in Chatbot:
- Provides real-time support for users navigating the platform using Drift chatbot.
- Secure Payment Gateway:
- Integrated Razorpay gateway ensures smooth and secure transactions.
- Mobile App (Coming Soon):
- Expanding accessibility through a dedicated mobile app.
- Frontend: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for a responsive and interactive user interface.
- Backend: Django (Python) for server-side application logic.
- Database: SQLite for efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Payment Gateway: Razorpay for secure and hassle-free payments.
- Chatbot: Drift chatbot for 24/7 user assistance.
- Sign Up:
- Create an account using your email or student ID.
- Browse Listings:
- Search for books and study essentials posted by other students.
- Post an Ad:
- List your items for sale with a description, price, and photos.
- Secure Transactions:
- Use Razorpay for reliable and fast payment processing.
- Chat Support:
- Get assistance anytime with the platform’s Drift chatbot.
- Affordability: Save money by purchasing used items at lower costs.
- Sustainability: Reduce waste by reusing resources.
- Community Building: Encourage interactions and support among students.
- Mobile App Development:
- Launching a user-friendly app for better accessibility.
- Advanced Search Filters:
- Allow users to filter by condition, price range, and location.
- Delivery Integration:
- Collaborate with courier services for door-to-door delivery.
- Rating System:
- Enable buyers and sellers to rate each other for transparency.
- Clone the repository:
git clone <https://github.com/haveyoumetmiz/StudentBookExchangeHub.git>
- Set up a virtual environment:
python -m venv venv source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
- Install dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt
- Run the development server:
python manage.py runserver
Contributions are welcome! If you’d like to contribute, please fork the repository and submit a pull request. Suggestions for new features or enhancements are greatly appreciated.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
For any inquiries or feedback, feel free to reach out:
- Email: [email protected]
- LinkedIn: Mizhab Ansar
- GitHub: haveyoumetmiz
Join us at Booksii.tech and make student life more affordable and sustainable!
