RentKr

Overview

RentKr is a rental platform that allows users to rent various daily-use products, including electronics, clothing, books, and two-wheelers. It simplifies the rental process by connecting individuals who need short-term access to products with those who are willing to lend them out. Whether you need a gadget for a few days, a vehicle for a weekend trip, or a book to read, RentKr provides a seamless solution for finding and renting these items.

Features

• Browse a wide variety of products available for rent.
• Easy rental process with a user-friendly interface.
• Filter products by categories (electronics, wearables, books, two-wheelers).
• Track and manage rental status (pending, active, returned).
• Secure login and registration system for users.
• Rental history and ratings for transparency.

Technologies Used

• MongoDB: Database for storing user information, product listings, and rental data.
• Express: Backend framework for building REST APIs.
• React: Frontend library for building a dynamic user interface.
• Node.js: Server-side runtime environment.

Installation

To set up the project locally:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/RentKr.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd RentKr

3. Install dependencies for both backend and frontend:

   npm install
   cd client
   npm install

4. Set up environment variables for the project:

   • MONGO_URI: Your MongoDB connection string.
   • JWT_SECRET: A secret key for JWT authentication.

5. Run the development servers:

   # Backend
   npm start
   
   # Frontend (in the 'client' directory)
   npm start

6. Access the app locally at http://localhost:3000.

Usage

• Sign Up: Create an account to start renting or listing items.
• Browse Products: View available items for rent by categories or search for specific products.
• Rent an Item: Choose a product, review rental terms, and confirm the rental.
• Manage Rentals: Track rental duration, return dates, and history.

Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following:

MONGO_URI=your_mongo_db_connection_string
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret_key

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-branch).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature-branch).
5. Open a Pull Request.

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