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Hostel Management System

This project is a web application designed to manage and streamline hostel-related operations, built using a combination of frontend and backend technologies.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have Node.js, npm, XAMPP, and MySQL installed on your machine.

Installation and Setup

1. Frontend Setup

   Navigate to the frontend directory and install the required dependencies:

   cd frontend
   npm install
   cd ..

2. Install Main Dependencies

   In the root hostel management directory, install the necessary dependencies:

   npm install

3. Running the Application

   To start the application, use the following command:

   npm run start

   This will start both the frontend and backend servers if configured correctly.

Technologies Used

• React.js: JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
• Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework for designing responsive layouts.
• Flask: Lightweight backend framework for handling server logic.
• XAMPP: Local development environment to manage Apache and MySQL.
• MySQL: Relational database management system for storing hostel data.

Additional Notes

• Ensure XAMPP is running, with Apache and MySQL servers started, to enable database connectivity.
• Adjust configurations as needed in the .env file for database connection details, such as MySQL username and password.