🚗 OrbitPark-Parking Management System

A full-stack web application for managing parking facilities with real-time space monitoring, automated billing, and role-based access control.

Overview

This system provides a complete digital solution for parking facility management, featuring:

• Real-time parking space monitoring - Track available, occupied, and maintenance spaces
• Automated entry/exit management - Quick vehicle check-in and check-out with automated billing
• Role-based dashboards - Separate interfaces for Admins, Staff, and Customers
• Smart billing system - Automatic fee calculation based on parking duration
• Transaction history - Complete record of all parking sessions and revenue

Tech Stack

Frontend:

• HTML5, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript

Backend:

• Node.js, Express.js

Database:

• MongoDB

Authentication:

• JWT (JSON Web Tokens)

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• MongoDB (v4.4 or higher)

🚀 Installation & Setup

1. Clone the Repository

git clone <repository-url>
cd parking-management-system

2. Install Dependencies

npm install

This will install all required packages:

• express
• mongoose
• dotenv
• bcryptjs
• jsonwebtoken
• cors
• body-parser

3. Environment Configuration

Create a .env file in the root directory:

MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/parking-system
PORT=5000
JWT_SECRET=ParkingSystem@SecureKey#2025!Management

4. Start MongoDB

Ensure MongoDB is running on your system

5. Run the Application

Backend:

npm run dev

The server will start at http://localhost:5000

Frontend:

• Open frontend/login.html in your browser, or
• Use VS Code Live Server extension (recommended)

Usage Guide

First-Time Setup

1. Start the backend server (must be running for the application to work)

   npm run dev

2. Open the frontend in your browser (via Live Server or directly)

3. Create an Admin account:

   • Go to Register page
   • Fill in details and select "Admin" role
   • Login with admin credentials

4. Add parking spaces:

   • Login as Admin
   • Go to "Parking Spaces" tab
   • Click "Add Space"
   • Create spaces (e.g., A01, A02, EV01, H01)

📝 License

This project is created for educational purposes.