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+# 🏡 Lodgify - Travel & Listings Platform
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+![Lodgify Banner](https://res.cloudinary.com/dyb424m31/image/upload/v1743500487/jnzobtsaxbpxhubrcrxp.png)
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+> **Discover, List, and Explore!** Lodgify is a **travel and listings website** where users can view property details, add their own listings, and leave reviews. Built with an intuitive UI and a robust backend, Lodgify ensures a seamless experience for travelers and property owners alike. 🌍✨
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+## 🌐 Live Project
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+Check it out here: [https://lodgify-e4uq.onrender.com](https://lodgify-e4uq.onrender.com)
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+## 🚀 Key Features
+
+✅ **Full CRUD Operations**: Create, Read, Update, and Delete listings effortlessly.  
+✅ **Interactive Maps**: Each listing includes a **Leaflet API** powered map.  
+✅ **User Reviews**: Share experiences and feedback on listings.  
+✅ **REST API & AJAX**: Optimized performance with smooth interactions.  
+✅ **Passport Authentication**: User login handled securely using **Passport.js**.  
+✅ **Session Management with Cookies**: Maintains user sessions using cookies.  
+✅ **MVC Architecture**: Well-structured and scalable codebase.  
+✅ **Mobile-Responsive Design**: Powered by **Bootstrap** for a great experience on all devices.
+
+## 🎨 Tech Stack
+
+### 🖥️ Frontend
+
+- HTML5  
+- CSS3  
+- JavaScript  
+- Bootstrap  
+
+### ⚙️ Backend
+
+- Node.js  
+- Express.js  
+- RESTful API  
+- AJAX  
+- Passport.js (for authentication)  
+- Cookie-based session storage  
+
+### 🗄️ Database
+
+- MongoDB  
+
+### 🛠️ Other Technologies
+
+- MVC Framework  
+- Leaflet API (for maps)  
+- JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for API authentication  
+
+## 📂 Project Structure
+
+\`\`\`
+Lodgify/
+│-- backend/  # Node.js Express API
+│-- frontend/ # HTML, CSS, JavaScript UI
+│-- docs/     # API Documentation
+│-- tests/    # Unit and integration tests
+│-- README.md # Project documentation
+\`\`\`
+
+## 🚀 Getting Started
+
+1. **Clone the repository**:
+   \`\`\`sh
+   git clone https://github.com/deepaksoni47/Lodgify.git
+   cd Lodgify
+   \`\`\`
+
+2. **Install dependencies**:
+   \`\`\`sh
+   npm install
+   \`\`\`
+
+3. **Start the development server**:
+   \`\`\`sh
+   node app.js
+   \`\`\`
+
+## 🤝 Contributing
+
+We welcome contributions! If you have suggestions or improvements, please follow these steps:
+
+1. Fork the repository.  
+2. Create a new branch (\`git checkout -b feature/YourFeature\`).  
+3. Make your changes and commit them (\`git commit -m 'Add some feature'\`).  
+4. Push to the branch (\`git push origin feature/YourFeature\`).  
+5. Open a pull request.  
+6. Ensure your code adheres to the project's coding standards and passes all tests.  
+7. Add relevant documentation for any new features or changes.  
+8. If applicable, add tests for your changes.  
+
+## 📜 License
+
+Lodgify is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
+
+## 📬 Contact
+
+📌 **GitHub**: [deepaksoni47](https://github.com/deepaksoni47)  
+📌 **Email**: deepaksoni23022004@gmail.com  
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+🌟 **If you like this project, don’t forget to give it a star!** ⭐