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A HTML CSS and JavaScript designed application using Express.js as the backend, node.js as the run-time environment and MongoDB as the database.

Glimpse of our creation

Command to run the Code:

• nodemon app.js

Wanderlust - Express & MongoDB Web App

Description

Wanderlust is a web application built using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. It allows users to manage travel listings and reviews. The application integrates EJS for templating, Mongoose for database interactions, and Express middleware for enhanced functionality.

Features

• MongoDB Connection: Connects to a local MongoDB instance at mongodb://127.0.0.1:27017/wanderlust.
• Express Middleware: Uses express-session, connect-flash, method-override, and express.static for enhanced routing and request handling.
• Templating with EJS: Uses ejs-mate as the view engine for dynamic HTML rendering.
• Flash Messages: Displays success and error messages using connect-flash.
• Routes Handling: Includes routes for listings and reviews.
• Error Handling: Uses custom middleware for handling errors.

Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure you have Node.js and MongoDB installed on your system.

Steps to Set Up

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd wanderlust

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start MongoDB:

   mongod

4. Run the application:

   node app.js

   or using nodemon (if installed):

   nodemon app.js

5. Access the application in the browser:

   http://localhost:8080/

Project Structure

/project-root
|-- models/         # Mongoose models
|-- public/         # Static files (CSS, JS, images)
|-- views/          # EJS templates
|-- utils/          # Utility functions
|-- app.js          # Main application file
|-- Schema.js       # Mongoose schema definitions
|-- listing.js      # Listing route handlers
|-- review.js       # Review route handlers

Middleware Used

• express-session: Session management
• connect-flash: Flash messages
• method-override: Enables PUT and DELETE requests
• mongoose: MongoDB ODM for Node.js
• ejs-mate: Layouts for EJS templates

Error Handling

The app includes an error-handling middleware that catches all unhandled routes and server errors.

Contribution

Feel free to contribute! Fork the repository and create a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Collaborators:

Abhisek Anjana and Mayank Choudhary