Evanza Event Management

A full-stack event management platform with admin and attendee features, real-time messaging, payments, check-in, and Google Sheets integration.

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🚀 Live Demo

• Frontend: https://evenza-2pms.vercel.app/
• Backend: https://evanza-eventmanagement.onrender.com/api

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✨ Features

• Event Management: Create, update, delete, and view events (admin & public views)
• Attendee Registration: Register for events, manage attendees, send reminders
• Payments: Stripe integration for event payments, refunds, and payment status
• Check-in System: QR and manual check-in/out, real-time stats
• Messaging: Broadcasts, announcements, surveys, unread message tracking
• Google Sheets Integration: Sync event data with Google Sheets
• User Authentication: Secure login/register for admins and users
• Admin Dashboard: Manage events, attendees, payments, and messages

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🧑‍💻 App Usage

For Attendees (Users)

1. Browse Events:
   Visit the homepage to view all public events. Use the search bar to filter events by name or type.

2. Register for an Event:
   Click on an event to view details. Use the registration form to sign up. You may be prompted to pay (Stripe integration) if the event requires payment.

3. Check Registration Status:
   After registering, you can view your registrations in the "My Events" or "My Registrations" section.

4. Check-in at Event:
   On the day of the event, use the QR code provided (or manual check-in) to mark your attendance.

5. Receive Messages & Announcements:
   Stay updated with event announcements, surveys, and reminders sent by organizers. Unread messages will be highlighted in your dashboard.

6. Participate in Surveys:
   Complete surveys sent by organizers to provide feedback or answer event-related questions.

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For Admins (Organizers)

1. Login to Admin Dashboard:
   Access the admin login page and sign in with your credentials.

2. Create & Manage Events:
   Use the dashboard to create new events, update existing ones, or delete events. Upload images and set event details.

3. Manage Attendees:
   View the list of attendees for each event. Update attendee information, send reminders, or remove attendees as needed.

4. Monitor Payments:
   Track payment status for each attendee. Issue refunds if necessary.

5. Check-in Management:
   Monitor real-time check-in stats. Manually check-in attendees or scan QR codes at the event entrance.

6. Send Broadcasts & Announcements:
   Communicate with all attendees via broadcasts, announcements, or surveys.

7. Google Sheets Integration:
   Sync event data with Google Sheets for reporting or backup.

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General Navigation

• Home: View all public events.
• Event Details: Click any event for more info and registration.
• Login/Register: Use the navigation bar to access authentication pages.
• Dashboard: (Admins only) Manage all aspects of events and attendees.
• Profile/My Events: (Users) View your registrations and event participation.

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Note:

• Make sure to use the correct frontend and backend URLs as provided above.
• For best experience, use the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.

🛠️ Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/evanza-eventmanagement.git
cd evanza-eventmanagement

2. Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root and in /server with the following (example):

Frontend (.env):

VITE_API_URL=https://your-backend.onrender.com/api

Backend (server/.env):

MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=your_stripe_secret
...

3. Install Dependencies

npm install
cd server && npm install

4. Run Locally

# In project root
npm run dev

This will start both frontend and backend (using concurrently).

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🌐 Deployment

• Frontend: Deploy /src (Vite/React) to Vercel
• Backend: Deploy /server (Node/Express) to Render or Railway

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📚 API Endpoints

All endpoints are prefixed with your backend URL:
https://your-backend.onrender.com/api

Events

• GET /events/public — List public events
• GET /events/public/all — List all public events
• GET /events/public/:id — Get public event details
• GET /events/public/search?q=...&type=... — Search events
• GET /events/debug/all — Debug: all events (admin)
• GET /events — List all events (admin)
• POST /events — Create event (admin)
• PUT /events/:id — Update event (admin)
• DELETE /events/:id — Delete event (admin)
• GET /events/:id/stats — Event stats

Attendees

• POST /attendees/register/:eventId — Register for event
• GET /attendees/event/:eventId — List event attendees
• PUT /attendees/:id — Update attendee
• DELETE /attendees/:id — Delete attendee
• POST /attendees/reminder/:eventId — Send reminder

Payments

• POST /payments/create-intent — Create Stripe payment intent
• POST /payments/process — Process payment
• GET /payments/status/:attendeeId/:eventId — Payment status
• GET /payments/event/:eventId — Event payments
• POST /payments/refund/:paymentId — Refund payment

Check-in

• POST /checkin/qr — QR code check-in
• POST /checkin/manual — Manual check-in
• POST /checkin/checkout/:attendeeId — Checkout attendee
• GET /checkin/stats/:eventId — Check-in stats

Messages

• POST /messages/broadcast — Send broadcast
• POST /messages/survey — Send survey
• GET /messages/event/:eventId — Event messages
• POST /messages/survey-completed/:attendeeId — Complete survey
• POST /messages/announcement — Create announcement
• GET /messages/public/:eventId — Public messages
• GET /messages/user/unread — User unread messages
• POST /messages/user/mark-seen — Mark messages as seen

Google Sheets

• POST /gsheet/setup/:eventId — Setup integration
• GET /gsheet/data/:eventId — Get sheet data
• GET /gsheet/appscript-code/:eventId — Get App Script code

User Authentication

• POST /auth/user/login — User login
• POST /auth/user/register — User register
• GET /auth/user/me — Get user profile

User Registrations

• GET /user/registrations — My registrations
• GET /user/registrations/:registrationId — Registration details
• GET /user/registration-status/:eventId — Check registration status

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🧑‍💻 Usage

• Admins: Login to the dashboard to manage events, attendees, payments, and messages.
• Attendees: Register for events,