UniCycle - Sustainable Student Marketplace

📌 Overview

UniCycle is a user-friendly platform designed for students to buy and sell used products securely and sustainably. Built as part of a User Experience and Web Design coursework, it provides an intuitive interface for seamless transactions within university communities. The platform promotes eco-friendly commerce, helping students save money and reduce waste.

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📂 Table of Contents

1. About UniCycle
2. Key Features
3. Getting Started
4. How to Use UniCycle
5. Benefits
6. How to Run the Project

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🛍️ About UniCycle

UniCycle is a secure and sustainable marketplace tailored for students. It allows users to buy and sell pre-owned products, contributing to a greener planet while saving money. With secure transactions and university-based verification, it ensures a safe and convenient buying and selling experience.

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🚀 Key Features

• 🌟 User-Friendly: Effortlessly browse, list, and manage products with an intuitive UI.
• 🔒 Secure Transactions: Conduct transactions within the platform safely.
• ♻️ Eco-Friendly: Promote sustainability by reusing and recycling products.

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🏁 Getting Started

Follow these steps to get started with UniCycle:

1️⃣ Sign Up: Create an account using your university email. 2️⃣ Verify Your University: Select your university to connect with your local student community. 3️⃣ Browse Listings: Discover a variety of pre-owned products available for sale. 4️⃣ List Your Products: Upload items with descriptions, images, and set prices.

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🛒 How to Use UniCycle

• For Buyers: Browse listings and purchase products at student-friendly prices.
• For Sellers: List products to reach students looking for affordable goods.

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🎯 Benefits

• 💰 Save Money: Purchase pre-owned products at lower costs.
• ♻️ Reduce Waste: Give used products a second life and reduce environmental impact.
• 🤝 Support Your Community: Engage with fellow students in a trusted marketplace.
• 🔒 Secure & Convenient: Experience hassle-free transactions within a safe platform.
• 🌱 Greener Planet: Contribute to sustainability efforts by reducing product waste.

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Folder Structure

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├── backend
│   ├── config
│   ├── controller
│   ├── data
│   ├── models
│   └── routes
└── frontend
    ├── build
    │   └── static
    │       ├── css
    │       ├── js
    │       └── media
    ├── public
    └── src
        ├── Data
        ├── components
        │   ├── Login
        │   ├── Main
        │   └── Singup
        ├── images
        ├── redux
        │   ├── actions
        │   ├── constants
        │   └── reducers
        ├── screens
        └── styles

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💻 How to Run the Project

To set up UniCycle locally, follow these steps:

1️⃣ Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/akhilk2802/UniCycle.git
cd UniCycle

2️⃣ Open the Project in VS Code

3️⃣ Run the Frontend

cd frontend
npm install
npm start

4️⃣ Run the Backend

cd backend
npm install
npm start

The application will be available at http://localhost:3000.

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🚀 UniCycle - Empowering Students, Promoting Sustainability!