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+RentItOut: Peer-to-Peer Rental Platform for Everyday Items
+RentItOut is a platform that allows users to rent everyday items they own but don’t use frequently, such as tools, electronics, and sports gear. This project focuses on building a backend RESTful API to power the platform.
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+Features
+Item Listings: Users can list and manage items for rent (tools, electronics, etc.).
+Rental Management: Set rental durations, pricing, and flexible rental periods.
+Trust & Safety: User verification, ratings, and security deposits.
+Logistics: Location-based pickup and delivery options.
+Revenue Model: Commission-based fees and optional damage protection.
+Tech Stack
+Backend: Node.js, Express.js
+Database: MySQL
+Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
+API Docs: Swagger
+Other: Docker (for containerization), Google Maps API, Nodemailer (email service)
+Getting Started
+Prerequisites:
+Node.js (v14+)
+MySQL
+Docker (optional)
+Installation:
+Clone the repository:
+bash
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+git clone https://github.com/malhaq/RetItOut
+cd rentitout
+Install dependencies:
+bash
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+npm install
+Set up MySQL and create the database (rentitout).
+Start the app:
+bash
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+npm start
+API will be running on http://localhost:3000.
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+API Documentation
+API endpoints include:
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+POST /api/items - Create a new listing
+GET /api/items - Get all listings
+PUT /api/items/{id} - Update a listing
+DELETE /api/items/{id} - Delete a listing
+Authentication:
+Use JWT for secure login and role-based access control.
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+Testing
+Run tests with:
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+bash
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+npm run test
+Contributing
+Fork the repo.
+Create a branch (git checkout -b feature-name).
+Submit a pull request.
+License
+MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.