HomeServe

HomeServe is a user-centric web platform designed to bridge the gap between service providers and service takers in urban areas. Inspired by popular on-demand service apps, it enables individuals to connect, manage, and utilize various services with ease.

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Features

For Service Providers:

• Manage Services: Add, edit, or delete services based on city and category.
• Pricing Control: Set competitive prices for services.
• Current Jobs: Track ongoing bookings and mark them as completed.
• Completed Jobs: View and manage service history and performance.

For Service Takers:

• Service Discovery: Browse and compare services by city, reviews, and pricing.
• Past Jobs: Access a record of previous bookings for future reference.

Shared Features:

• About Us: Learn about the platform’s mission and vision.
• Contact: Access essential support information.
• Services Page: View available or provided services based on user type.

Future Enhancements:

• Real-time communication tools.
• Integrated payment systems.

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Technology Stack

• Frontend: React, TailwindCSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Environment Variables: Managed using .env file

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Installation and Setup

Follow these steps to clone and run the project on your local machine:

Prerequisites:

• Node.js (v14 or later)
• PostgreSQL (v12 or later)
• Git

Steps to Clone and Run:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/its-AkshatJain/HomeServe-App.git
   cd homeserve

2. Set Up Backend:

   • Navigate to the server directory:

     cd server

   • Install dependencies:

     npm install

   • Create a .env file in the server directory with the following content:

     JWT_SECRET="your_jwt_secret"
     CLIENT_URL="http://localhost:5173"
     DB_USER="your_postgres_user"
     DB_HOST="localhost"
     DB_NAME="Homeserve"
     DB_PASSWORD="your_postgres_password"
     DB_PORT="5432"

   • Start the backend server:

     npm start

3. Set Up Frontend:

   • Navigate to the client directory:

     cd ../client

   • Install dependencies:

     npm install

   • Start the React development server:

     npm run dev

4. Database Setup:

   • Open PostgreSQL and create the Homeserve database:

     CREATE DATABASE Homeserve;

   • Run the model.sql file in PgAdmin.

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Scripts

Backend (from server directory):

• npm start: Starts the backend server.
• npm run dev: Starts the server in development mode.

Frontend (from client directory):

• npm run dev: Starts the React development server.
• npm run build: Builds the project for production.

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request.

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Thank you for using HomeServe!