Mamadou8bah/find-a-hand

Find-a-Hand is a local online platform designed to connect individuals and businesses in The Gambia with qualified and trustworthy handymen for various services. The platform will provide a directory of handymen, allowing users to search, review, and hire professionals for home repairs, installations, maintenance, and other general services # Find-A-Hand 🛠️ A comprehensive handyman service booking platform that connects customers with skilled professionals for various home services. ## 🌟 Live at findahand.netlify.app ## 🌟 Features ### For Customers - **Search & Discover**: Find handymen by service type and location - **Profile Viewing**: Detailed handyman profiles with reviews and ratings - **Booking System**: Easy booking with date/time selection - **Review System**: Rate and review handymen after service - **Dashboard**: Track booking history and manage appointments - **Real-time Updates**: Live booking status updates ### For Handymen - **Profile Management**: Complete profile with skills, experience, and portfolio - **Booking Management**: Accept, reject, or complete bookings - **Earnings Tracking**: Monitor income and completed jobs - **Review Management**: View and respond to customer reviews - **Schedule Management**: Track upcoming appointments ### Technical Features - **Responsive Design**: Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile - **Real-time Data**: Dynamic updates without page refresh - **Secure Authentication**: JWT-based user authentication - **File Upload**: Profile image upload functionality - **Search & Filter**: Advanced search with multiple criteria ## Quick Start ### Prerequisites - Node.js (v14 or higher) - MongoDB database - npm or yarn package manager ### Installation 1. **Clone the repository** ```bash git clone cd find-a-hand ``` 2. **Install dependencies** ```bash npm install ``` 3. **Environment Setup** Create a `.env` file in the root directory: ```env MONGO_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/find-a-hand JWT_SECRET=your-super-secret-jwt-key PORT=5000 ``` 4. **Start the server** ```bash npm start ``` 5. **Access the application** - Backend API: `localhost` - Frontend: Open `frontend/views/index.html` in your browser ## 📁 Project Structure ``` find-a-hand/ ├── backend/ │ ├── config/ │ │ └── db.js # Database connection │ ├── con …