AdventurePoint

AdventurePoint is a full-stack web application that allows users to discover, share, and review adventure destinations. It's built with Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and EJS, showcasing a robust backend architecture and a dynamic frontend. You can find the Project Purpose, Key Features, Technologies Used, and other information about AdventurePoint below the AdventurePoint WebApp section.

AdventurePoint WebApp

1. Home page:

   

2. Adventure Places page:

   

3. Opening Adventure Place:

   

4. Editing adventure place:

   

5. Adding new AdventurePlace:

   

6. Login and Register Page:

   -Login

   -Register

Project Purpose

The main goal of AdventurePoint is to create a platform where adventure enthusiasts can:

1. Share their favorite adventure spots
2. Discover new places to explore
3. Leave reviews and ratings for locations they've visited
4. Interact with a community of like-minded adventurers

This project demonstrates proficiency in full-stack web development, database management, user authentication, and cloud storage integration.

Key Features

• User authentication & authorization (signup, login, logout)
• CRUD operations for adventure places
• Image upload and management using Cloudinary
• User reviews and ratings for adventure places
• Responsive design for various screen sizes
• Flash messages for user feedback
• Client side and Server-side data validation
• MongoDB database integration
• RESTful API design

Technologies Used

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB with Mongoose ODM
• Frontend: EJS (Embedded JavaScript templates), Bootstrap
• Authentication: Passport.js
• Image Upload: Cloudinary, Multer
• Data Validation: Joi
• Testing APIs: Postman
• Other Libraries:
  • connect-flash for flash messages
  • method-override for HTTP verb support
  • express-session for session management

Project Structure

The project follows a Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture:

• models/: Database schemas (adventureplace.js, review.js, user.js)
• views/: EJS templates for rendering pages
• controllers/: Logic for handling requests (adventureplaces.js, reviews.js)
• routes/: Express routes for different resources
• middleware/: Custom middleware functions
• public/: Static assets (CSS, client-side JavaScript)
• utils/: Utility functions and error handlers
• seeds/: Seeding script for populating the database with initial data

Setup and Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies: npm install
3. Set up environment variables (MongoDB URI, Cloudinary credentials)
4. Run the seeding script: node seeds/index.js
5. Start the server: node app.js

Future Enhancements

• Implement user profiles with adventure histories
• Add a map view for adventure places using a mapping API
• Introduce social features like following users and sharing adventures
• Implement a recommendation system based on user preferences and history

Contributing

Contributions to AdventurePoint are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.