Devoby is a web application that connects waste generators (households and businesses) with waste collectors in real-time, providing an efficient, transparent, and reliable solution to waste management challenges in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
# Devoby - Waste Management Web Application
Devoby is a web application that connects waste generators (households and businesses) with waste collectors in real-time, providing an efficient, transparent, and reliable solution to waste management challenges in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
## Features
- **User Registration and Authentication**: Google Sign-In and email/password authentication
- **Waste Collection Requests**: On-demand waste collection with real-time tracking
- **Collector Discovery**: Find and select waste collectors in your area
- **Job Tracking**: Real-time status updates and tracking
- **Payment Integration**: Mobile money payment options (MTN/Orange Money)
- **Rating System**: Rate and review collectors for quality assurance
- **Analytics Dashboard**: Track waste management patterns and spending
- **Multilingual Support**: English and French language options
## Tech Stack
- **Frontend**: Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn UI
- **Authentication**: Firebase Authentication
- **Database**: Cloud Firestore
- **Storage**: Cloud Storage
- **Maps & Location**: Google Maps Platform
- **Deployment**: Vercel, Docker
## Getting Started
### Prerequisites
- Node.js 18.x or later
- npm or yarn
- Google Cloud Platform account (for Maps and Firebase)
- Vercel account (for deployment)
### Environment Variables
Create a `.env.local` file in the root directory with the following variables:
\`\`\`
# Firebase Configuration
FIREBASE_API_KEY=your_firebase_api_key
FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN=your_firebase_auth_domain
FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your_firebase_project_id
FIREBASE_STORAGE_BUCKET=your_firebase_storage_bucket
FIREBASE_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID=your_firebase_messaging_sender_id
FIREBASE_APP_ID=your_firebase_app_id
# Google Maps
NEXT_PUBLIC_GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY=your_google_maps_api_key
# Mobile Money API (Placeholders)
MTN_MOBILE_MONEY_API_KEY=your_mtn_api_key
ORANGE_MONEY_API_KEY=your_orange_api_key
\`\`\`
### Installation
1. Clone the repository:
\`\`\`bash
git clone https:/ …