WonderLust is a full-stack web application inspired by Airbnb that allows users to browse, list, and review vacation rentals.

• User Authentication

  • Secure signup/login system using Passport.js
  • User authorization for protected routes
  • Session management with MongoDB store

• Listing Management

  • Create, read, update, and delete property listings
  • Image upload with Cloudinary integration
  • Location-based property search
  • Property details with pricing and descriptions

• Review System

  • Add/delete reviews for properties
  • Star rating system
  • User-specific review management

• Responsive Design

  • Mobile-friendly interface
  • Bootstrap-based layout
  • Custom CSS styling

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB
• Mongoose
• Passport.js
• Cloudinary
• Multer

• EJS Templates
• Bootstrap 5
• Custom CSS
• JavaScript

• dotenv for environment variables
• express-session for session management
• JOI for data validation
• Method-override for HTTP methods
• Connect-flash for notifications

1. Clone the repository git clone https://github.com/yourusername/wonderlust.git

2. Install dependencies npm install

3. Create a .env file with required environment variables:

• SECRET=your_secret
• CLOUD_NAME=your_cloud_name
• CLOUD_API_KEY=your_api_key
• CLOUD_API_SECRET=your_api_secret
• ATLASDB_URL=your_mongodb_url
• SESSION_SECRET=your_session_secret

4. Start the server node app.js

1. Navigate to http://localhost:8080 in your browser.
2. Sign up for a new account or log in with an existing account.
3. Browse listings, add new listings, and leave reviews.

Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

CoderKP