Wanderlust - A Modern MERN-Powered Travel Stay Marketplace

Wanderlust is an e-commerce website built with the complete MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). It functions as a platform similar to Airbnb, allowing users to list properties, browse, and interact with listings. The website has several features aimed at improving the user experience and data security.

Live Link

Wanderlust - Live on Render

Features Implemented:

• User Authentication & Authorization: Ensures only authorized users can create and edit listings, with complete restrictions on accessing other users' data.
• Image Upload & URL Generation: Implemented image upload functionality with URL generation using Cloudinary.
• Map Integration: Each listing has a map showing its location using the Mapbox platform.
• Responsive Design: The website is fully responsive and adapts to different screen sizes.
• MVC Architecture: The project is structured using the Model-View-Controller (MVC) design pattern for better maintainability and scalability.
• User Profile Section: Integrated a user profile view and edit section to allow users to update their information.
• Search & Filters: The homepage includes a search box and filters to find listings more easily.
• Error Handling: Implemented global error handling to handle issues smoothly across the website.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend:
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, BootStrap
  • NPM Packages: Axios, React Router DOM, EJS
• Backend:
  • Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Mongoose
  • NPM Packages: bcryptjs, express-session, passport.js
• Cloud Services:
  • Image Upload: Cloudinary
  • Map Integration: Mapbox
• Others:
  • Git, GitHub for version control
  • Deployed on Render for hosting

Future Improvements:

1. Enhance the features on the User Page (such as reviews, ratings, etc.).
2. Improve the responsiveness of the website across more device sizes.
3. Implement a payment gateway for seamless transactions.
4. Add real-time chat functionality for users to communicate with property owners.

Installation and Setup:

To run this project locally:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/YashPandey1405/wanderlust.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd wanderlust

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Create a .env file for environment variables:

   • Add the necessary variables (e.g., database URI, Cloudinary credentials, etc.).

5. Run the project:

   npm start

Contributing:

Feel free to fork the repository, create a branch, and submit a pull request with any improvements, fixes, or features you’d like to contribute to this project.

License:

MIT License.