StaySpot

StaySpot is a full-stack web application for listing, discovering, and reviewing unique stays and vacation rentals around the world. Built with Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and EJS, it provides a seamless experience for users to sign up, log in, create listings, upload images, and leave reviews.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure signup, login, and logout using Passport.js.
• Listings Management: Create, edit, delete, and view property listings with image uploads via Cloudinary.
• Review System: Authenticated users can add and delete reviews with star ratings.
• Flash Messages: User feedback for actions like login, signup, and CRUD operations.
• Responsive UI: Modern design with Bootstrap and custom CSS for a smooth experience on all devices.
• Validation: Robust server-side validation for listings and reviews using Joi.
• Error Handling: Friendly error pages and validation feedback.

Tech Stack

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Mongoose
• Frontend: EJS templates, Bootstrap, Custom CSS
• Authentication: Passport.js, passport-local-mongoose
• File Uploads: Multer, Cloudinary
• Validation: Joi
• Session & Flash: express-session, connect-flash

🏷️ Tags

nodejs express mongodb mongoose ejs cloudinary bootstrap fullstack render webapp authentication mvc session-deployment

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js & npm
• MongoDB Atlas account
• Cloudinary account

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

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

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables: Create a .env file in the root directory and add your MongoDB, Cloudinary, and session secret keys.
4. Run the application:

   npm start

5. Access the app: Open your browser and go to https://stayspot-uvbf.onrender.com.

Usage

• Sign Up / Log In: Create an account or log in to access exclusive features.
• Browse Listings: Explore unique stays and vacation rentals.
• Create a Listing: Share your property by creating a listing with images and details.
• Leave a Review: Provide feedback on listings you've visited.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! 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.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.