Airbnb Clone

A full-stack web application that replicates the core functionalities of Airbnb, allowing users to browse property listings, view detailed information, and book accommodations.

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📋 Current Status

This project is currently in active development. The backend infrastructure and database models are being built.

✅ Completed

• Backend server setup with Express.js
• MongoDB database integration
• Basic project structure and routing

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🛠️ Technologies Used

Frontend

• React - UI library for building interactive interfaces
• React Router - Client-side routing and navigation
• Bootstrap CSS - Responsive design and styling

Backend

• Node.js - JavaScript runtime environment
• Express.js - Web application framework
• MongoDB - NoSQL database for data storage
• Mongoose - MongoDB object modeling tool

Authentication

• JWT (JSON Web Tokens) - Secure user authentication

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🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before running this project, ensure you have:

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• MongoDB (Atlas account or local instance)
• npm or yarn package manager

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/azhacke/Air-BNB.git
   cd Air-BNB

2. Install dependencies

   npm install

3. Set up MongoDB

   # Initialize the database with seed data
   cd init
   node index.js
   cd ..

4. Configure environment variables

   Create a .env file in the root directory:

   PORT=5001
   MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret_key

5. Start the development server

   # Using nodemon for auto-restart
   nodemon app.js
   
   # Or using standard node
   node app.js

6. Access the application

   Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:5001

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📁 Project Structure

Air-BNB/
├── init/              # Database initialization scripts
├── models/            # Mongoose schemas
├── routes/            # API routes
├── controllers/       # Route controllers
├── middleware/        # Custom middleware
├── public/            # Static files
├── views/             # Frontend views
├── app.js             # Main application file
└── package.json       # Project dependencies

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🔮 Planned Features

• Property Listings - Browse a wide variety of properties with images, location, pricing, and amenities
• Advanced Search & Filters - Find the perfect property using powerful search and filtering options
• Detailed Property Pages - View comprehensive information including maps and host details
• Booking System - Select dates and book properties with clear cost breakdowns
• User Authentication - Secure registration and login system to manage bookings and profiles
• React Frontend - Complete frontend implementation
• Payment Integration - Stripe for secure transactions
• Reviews & Ratings - User feedback system
• Real-time Messaging - Communication between hosts and guests
• Google Maps Integration - Enhanced location features
• Deployment - Deploy frontend (Vercel/Netlify) and backend (Render/Railway)

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Contact

if you face any problem you can message me on linkedin here

• LinkedIn: azhacke

• GitHub: azhacked