🏠 Nest Finder Web App

🌟 Overview

Welcome to Nest Finder, your go-to web application for finding and managing stays effortlessly. This is a feature-rich Nest Finder web application designed to provide users with a seamless experience for booking stays, exploring locations, and interacting with listings. The app includes authentication, review features, and map integration, ensuring a modern and user-friendly interface.

🌐 Live Demo: Check it out here:   Nest Finder

✨ Features

🔑 User Authentication

• 🔐 Login/Signup: Secure user authentication with options for account creation and login.
• 🚪 Logout: Users can safely log out of their accounts.

📋 Listings Management

• ➕ Add a New Listing: Registered users can add new property listings with relevant details.
• 💬 Review Listings: Users can leave reviews on available listings, fostering a community-driven rating system.

🗺️ Map Integration

• Integrated map functionality allows users to view the exact location of listings, providing a visual representation of where they will stay.

🛠️ Technology Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap
• Templating Engine: EJS
• Backend: Node.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: Passport.js
• Map Integration: Mapbox

🚀 Installation and Setup

📋 Prerequisites

• Ensure Node.js and npm are installed.
• Set up a compatible database.

🛠️ Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-repo-name/nest-finder.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd nest-finder

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Set up environment variables in a .env file:

    NODE_ENV=development
    MAP_TOKEN=your_mapbox_token
    CLOUDE_NAME=your_cloudinary_name
    CLOUDE_API_KEY=your_cloudinary_api_key
    CLOUDE_API_SECRET=your_cloudinary_api_secret
    SECRET=your_session_secret

5. Initialize the database:

   node init/index.js

6. Start the development server:

   npm start

7. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080.

📖 Usage

• 🔓 Create an account or log in to an existing account.
• 🏘️ Add new property listings, providing all required details.
• 🗺️ Explore listings on the integrated map and read reviews.
• ✍️ Leave reviews for the listings you have interacted with.

📸 Screenshots

Include screenshots of the following:

1. 🏠 Home Page: Displaying featured listings and navigation options.
2. 🔑 Login/Signup Page: Highlighting the authentication process.
3. 📋 Add Listing Page: Showcasing the form to add a new listing.
4. 🗺️ Map Integration: Visual representation of the location feature.

🔮 Future Enhancements

• 🔍 Advanced Search Filters: Enable search by price, amenities, and availability.
• ❤️ Wishlist Feature: Allow users to save their favorite listings.
• 🛠️ Admin Panel: For managing listings and user accounts.
• 💬 Messaging System: Facilitate communication between hosts and guests.

🤝 Contribution

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature-name

3. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m "Add your message here"

4. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature-name

5. Create a pull request.

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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📧 Contact

For any questions or suggestions, please contact:

• Name: Ananta
• Email: danantach@gmail.com