ServiceTrack - Local Service Trust Platform

A full-stack MERN application for managing local service requests between users and providers. Built with a premium, dynamic UI using Tailwind CSS and React.

Features

• Authentication: JWT-based secure authentication with bcrypt password hashing.
• Roles: Distinct user and provider portals.
• Service Workflow:
  • Users create service requests.
  • Providers view the "Job Market" and accept pending tasks.
  • Providers transition task status to "in-progress" and "completed".
  • Users can review completed tasks.
• Clean Architecture: Built following the MVC pattern.

Tech Stack

• Database: MongoDB & Mongoose
• Backend Frameowrk: Express.js, Node.js
• Frontend Framework: React (Vite)
• Styling: Tailwind CSS, Lucide Icons

Setup Instructions

1. Backend Setup

1. Open a terminal and navigate to the backend folder:

   cd backend

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Make sure MongoDB is running locally on port 27017 (or change MONGODB_URI in backend/.env). If you do not have MongoDB running locally, update the MONGODB_URI to a MongoDB Atlas cluster URL.
4. Start the backend development server:

   npm run dev

2. Frontend Setup

1. Open a new terminal window and navigate to the frontend folder:

   cd frontend

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the Vite development server:

   npm run dev

Usage Flow

1. Register as a "Standard User" or "Service Provider".
2. Switch accounts or run two incognito windows to test both views.
3. User: Click New Request to create a job.
4. Provider: View the job in Job Market and click Accept Job.
5. Provider: In My Active Tasks, mark the job as In-Progress, then Completed.
6. User: See the status update to "completed" and leave a Review.