aryandurge/airbnb_website

This is my second MERN Stack project developing AirBnb Like website that can be used for the user to book any hotel or room by login in and select it vice versa can list ay of the property for rentals or bookings

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Airbnb Clone

This project is a clone of the popular Airbnb website, built using the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) stack. It aims to replicate the core features and functionalities of Airbnb, allowing users to browse, search, and book accommodations.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Technologies Used
• Contributing
• License

Features

• User Authentication: Users can sign up, log in, and log out securely. Authentication is handled using JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
• Listings: Users can view available accommodations, including details such as price, location, and amenities.
• Booking: Users can select dates and book accommodations. Booking information is stored securely.
• Admin Panel: Administrators can manage listings through an intuitive admin panel.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/airbnb-clone.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd airbnb-clone

3. Install dependencies for both the client and server:

   cd client && npm install
   cd ../server && npm install

4. Set up environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the server directory.
   • Define the following variables in the .env file:

     PORT=3001
     MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_uri
     JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
     

5. Seed the database (optional):

   cd server && npm run seed

Usage

1. Start the server:

   cd server && npm start

2. Start the client:

   cd client && npm start

3. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the application.

Technologies Used

• Frontend:

  • React.js
  • React Router

• Backend:

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • MongoDB
  • Mongoose

• Authentication:

  • JSON Web Tokens (JWT)

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find any bugs or have suggestions for improvements, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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