Natours

Natours is a Node.js application that provides a platform for booking tours around the world. This project was created as a part of learning Node.js and Express.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Contributing
• License

Features

• User Authentication: Secure user authentication and authorization using JWT tokens.
• Tour Booking: Browse and book tours with options for different packages and dates.
• Payment Integration: Integrated payment gateway for secure transactions.
• Admin Dashboard: Manage tours, bookings, and user accounts through an admin interface.
• Geo-Location: Utilizes geo-location services to show tours near the user's location.

Installation

To run this project locally, ensure you have Node.js and npm installed. Then, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/natours.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd natours

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Set up environment variables: Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following:

   PORT=3000
   DATABASE=<your_database_connection_string>
   JWT_SECRET=<your_jwt_secret>
   

5. Run the application:

   npm start

Usage

• Access the application at http://localhost:3001.
• Register as a new user or login with existing credentials.
• Browse available tours, view details, and make bookings.
• Admins can access the dashboard at /admin to manage tours and users.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/improvement).
3. Make your changes.
4. Commit your changes (git commit -am 'Add new feature').
5. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/improvement).
6. Create a new Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.