/community-event-planner

An interactive platform could make it easier for organizers to manage events and for participants to find and engage with events near them.

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Community Event Planner

Table of Content

Problem Statement

Local communities often lack a centralized platform where community members can plan, organize, and attend events. An interactive platform could make it easier for organizers to manage events and for participants to find and engage with events near them.

Core Features

  1. User Accounts

    • Registration/Login: Users can register and log in to access personalized features.
    • Profile Management: Users can edit their profiles, including preferences and contact information.

  2. Event Management

    • Create Events: Users can create events, setting details like title, description, location (virtual or physical), and time.
    • Browse Events: Users can view a list of upcoming events, filter them by categories or location, and search for specific events.
    • Event Details: Clicking on an event shows full details, including a map integration if it's a physical location.
    • RSVP to Events: Users can RSVP to events, and organizers can see a list of attendees.
    • Update and Delete Events: Event creators can update or delete events, with notifications sent to RSVP’d users if significant changes occur.

  3. Interactive Features

    • Commenting on Events: Users can comment on events to ask questions or engage with other attendees and organizers.
    • Notifications: Users receive notifications about event updates, upcoming events they’ve RSVP’d to, and comments on threads they’re following.

  4. Admin Panel

    • User Management: Admins can manage user accounts, including roles and statuses.
    • Event Oversight: Admins can moderate events, ensuring content is appropriate.

Technologies

  • Frontend: React.js for a dynamic and responsive UI.
  • Backend: Go (Golang) for robust server-side logic.
  • Database: MongoDB for storing user data, event details, comments, etc., benefiting from its flexible schema for an evolving data structure.
  • API: RESTful APIs to connect the frontend and backend.
  • Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for secure user authentication and authorization.

Mockup Ideas

  1. Homepage: Features a simple, clean design with a navigation bar, a search field, and a list of upcoming events.
  2. Event Detail Page: Includes detailed information about the event, a comment section, and an RSVP button.
  3. User Profile Page: Allows users to manage their information and view events they’re interested in or attending.
  4. Admin Dashboard: Provides metrics on user activity, event statistics, and tools for managing users and events.

Development Phases

  1. Phase 1: Setup and Basic Backend

    • Setup basic Go server.
    • Implement MongoDB connection.
    • Create basic user authentication.

  2. Phase 2: Basic Frontend and API Integration

    • Setup React application.
    • Develop components for displaying events.
    • Connect React to the Go backend via API.

  3. Phase 3: Advanced Features and Testing

    • Add advanced features like commenting, notifications, and admin tools.
    • Perform thorough testing, focusing on security and performance.

Deployment

  • Use Docker containers for both the Go backend and the MongoDB database to simplify deployment and scaling.
  • Consider deploying on a cloud platform like AWS or Heroku for accessibility and reliability.

NOTE: This is an education project for learning Full Stack developement. Not for any use in production.

LICENSE

All code under this repository under MIT License, a copy of which can found here.