Roomzy - A Roommate Finding Platform

Contributors

_Hasan

_Hemant

_Kaustubh

_Shubham

_Morvi

Overview

Roomzy is a platform designed to simplify the process of finding compatible roommates, specifically for students and working professionals in Mumbai. By leveraging the power of Next.js, MongoDB, and ShadCN UI, Roomzy connects users with potential roommates and shared living spaces, fostering community-driven solutions that promote affordability, trust, and sustainability.

Why Roomzy?

The challenge of finding affordable accommodations and trustworthy roommates is common, particularly in a city like Mumbai. Roomzy aims to address this by:

Simplifying the roommate search process
Reducing costs for users
Building trust through a feedback mechanism
Offering a centralized, low-maintenance platform
Encouraging sustainable urban development through shared living spaces

Features

Affordable Solutions: Find shared accommodations that suit your budget.
Trustworthy Matches: A feedback system ensures you can trust your potential roommates.
Community Driven: Promotes a sense of shared responsibility among roommates.
Environmentally Friendly: Encourages sustainable living through shared resources.

Tech Stack

Impact

Roomzy not only provides a practical solution to finding roommates but also has broader social, economic, and environmental benefits:

Economic: Alleviates the financial burden of high living costs in Mumbai.
Social: Builds a sense of community and shared responsibility among users.
Environmental: Supports sustainable living practices through shared spaces.

Installation Steps

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/insanelyai/roomzy.git

Navigate into the project directory:
```
cd roomzy
```
Install the dependencies:

If you are using npm:
```
npm install
```
Or if you are using yarn:
```
yarn install
```

Set up environment variables:

Create a .env.local file in the root of your project and add the following variables:

JWT_SECRET=<your_jwt_secret>
FALLBACK_MONGODB_URL="your_mongodb_connection_string"
NEXT_PUBLIC_STRIPE_PUBLIC_KEY=<your_stripe_public_key>
STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=<your_stripe_secret_key>

Run the application:

For development mode:
```
npm run dev
```
Or if using yarn:
```
yarn dev
```

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