📍 MatchPoint

A dynamic, geospatial matchmaking web application built to connect players and people based on real-world location and shared interests.

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🚀 Features

• 🌍 Geospatial Matchmaking: Connects users based on real-world proximity using location data and the Google Maps API.
• 🔐 Secure Authentication: Robust user registration and login system utilizing JSON Web Tokens (JWT) and encrypted passwords.
• ⚡ Blazing Fast Frontend: Built with React and Vite for an incredibly responsive, single-page application experience.
• 📱 Fully Responsive: Styled with modern Tailwind CSS to look pixel-perfect on mobile, tablet, and desktop displays.
• 🛡️ Bulletproof API: Express.js backend fortified with custom CORS handling and global error middleware.

💻 Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React 19 (via Vite)
• Tailwind CSS
• React Router DOM
• Axios

Backend:

• Node.js & Express.js
• MongoDB (Mongoose)
• JWT for Authentication
• CORS & Cookie-Parser

Deployment:

• Frontend: Vercel
• Backend: Render
• Database: MongoDB Atlas

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🛠️ Local Installation & Setup

Follow these steps to get MatchPoint running on your local machine.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18+)
• MongoDB Atlas Account (or local MongoDB installation)
• Git

1. Clone the repository

git clone [https://github.com/Mayank9207/matchpoint.git](https://github.com/Mayank9207/matchpoint.git)
cd matchpoint