Wanderlust 🏡🌍

Wanderlust is a full-stack web application inspired by Airbnb, designed to provide users with a seamless platform for browsing and searching property listings based on categories and locations. This project demonstrates my proficiency in building scalable, user-friendly web applications using modern technologies.

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🚀 Features

• Category-Wise Listings: Explore properties like Cabins, Beaches, Mountains, Castles, and more.
• Dynamic Search: Search for properties with keyword-based filtering.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for all devices, including desktops, tablets, and mobile phones.
• Location Integration: Integrated Mapbox for location-based services.
• Image Management: Securely manage property images using Cloudinary.
• Authentication: Session-based login for personalized user experience.
• Scalable MVC Architecture: Built with a clean, modular structure for maintainability.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: EJS, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB
• Tools & Libraries:
  • Cloudinary: For image storage and management
  • Mapbox: For location-based property listings
  • Sessions: For user authentication
  • REST APIs: For dynamic data handling

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🌐 Live Demo

Check out the live application here: Wanderlust Live App

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📂 Installation & Setup

Follow these steps to set up the project locally:

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• MongoDB

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/kenzo0p/Wanderlust.git
   cd Wanderlust
   npm install
   npm start (http://localhost:8080)

2. Add .env file

• CLOUD_NAME=your_cloudinary_cloud_name
  CLOUD_API_KEY=your_cloudinary_api_key
  CLOUD_API_SECRET=your_cloudinary_api_secret
  MAP_TOKEN=your_mapbox_access_token
  SECRET=your_session_secret (any of your choice e.g your name) ATLASDB_URL=your_mongodb_connection_uri