UCR Marketplace

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UCRMarketplace is a full-stack marketplace application designed for the University of California, Riverside (UCR) community. The platform connects over 26,000 students, providing a secure and responsive space to buy, sell, and trade goods.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure user accounts with JWT-based authentication.
• Real-Time Chat: Instant communication with buyers/sellers using Socket.io.
• Scalable Backend: RESTful APIs built with Express.js.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for desktop and mobile with SCSS.
• High Availability: Deployed on AWS with 99.9% uptime.

Architecture Diagram

Screenshots

Home Page

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Profile Page

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Item Listings Page

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Item Details Page

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Real-Time Chat

Commands

Dependencies

# Install dependencies
npm i

# Add dependency
npm i <dependency>

# Remove dependency
npm un <dependency>

Running the Website Locally

# Open a browser at localhost
npm run dev

Running the Servers Locally

# Navigate to the api folder
node app.js

# Navigate to the socket folder
node app.js

Build the Website

npm run build