PawSpot

PawSpot is an online marketplace connecting pet owners with trusted hosts for short- and long-term homestays. This full-stack application showcases my ability to build scalable, user-focused web solutions. (Live Site)

🐶 Key Features 🐱

• User Authentication: Secure login and registration for pet owners and hosts.
• Spot Listings: Browse, filter, and search for available spots.
• Spot Management Dashboard: Create, manage, and update listings effortlessly.
• User Reviews & Ratings: Share experiences and build trust within the community.

💻 Tech Stack

• React & Redux: Dynamic, interactive UI with efficient state management.
• Express: Robust API handling and secure authentication.
• JWT Authentication: Ensures secure user sessions.
• PostgreSQL & Sequelize: Relational data management in production using Sequelize ORM.
• SQLite: Used for local development and testing.

📘 Wiki

• API Documentation
• Frontend Documentation (coming soon!)

📸 Screenshots

Optimized for a seamless viewing experience on both mobile and desktop devices.

Secure login and registration for pet owners and hosts.

Double-click view of available spots

Manage your spots as a host

🚀 Getting Started

Live Version

Visit the live site: https://pawspot.onrender.com/

Running Locally

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/pawSpot.git
   cd pawSpot

2. Install dependencies: Navigate to the frontend and backend directories and install dependencies for each.

   npm install

3. Start the application:

• Start the backend server:

  cd backend
  npm start

• Start the frontend development server:

  cd frontend
  npm run dev

🌟 Future Enhancements

• Enhanced Search & Filters: Refine search options by amenities, location, and pet preferences.
• Booking System: Real-time availability and instant confirmation.
• Google Maps Integration: Interactive map to locate nearby spots.
• AWS Image Hosting: Faster image storage and scalability.
• Favorites: Save and revisit favorite spots.
• Multi-Language Support: Expand global reach with multi-language options.