REUNITE

Introduction

REUNITE is a web-based platform designed to help individuals report lost items and search for found items. It provides a simple and user-friendly interface for users to report their lost belongings and for others to post items they have found. This application aims to reunite people with their lost possessions and promote community engagement.

Features

User-friendly interface for reporting lost items and posting found items.
Search functionality to help users quickly find lost or found items.
User authentication and authorization to protect user data and ensure privacy.
Notifications and alerts to keep users updated on matches and new postings.
A user-friendly dashboard for managing reported and found items.
A reporting system to report suspicious or fraudulent postings.
Integration with Google Maps for location-based searches.
Mobile-responsive design for use on various devices.

Getting Started

Follow these instructions to get a copy of the REUNITE Application up and running on your local machine for development and testing purposes.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following software and tools installed on your system:

Node.js
NPM (Node Package Manager)
MongoDB
Git
Docker

Installation

Clone the repository:
```
https://github.com/Ayroid/REUNITE.git
```
Navigate to the project directory:
```
cd REUNITE
```
Install the project dependencies:
```
npm install
```
Create a .env file in the root directory and configure the environment variables. You can use the .env.example file as a template.
Start the application:
```
npm start
```

The REUNITE Application should now be running locally.

Usage

Once the application is up and running, you can access it through your web browser. Users can:

Sign up and log in to their accounts.
Report lost items by providing details, descriptions, and images.
Post found items with information and photos.
Search for lost and found items.
Receive notifications and alerts about matching items.
Manage their reported and found items via the user dashboard.

The application also supports administrator accounts for managing users and reported items.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the open-source community. To contribute to the REUNITE Application, follow these steps:

Fork the repository to your GitHub account.
Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
Make your changes and commit them to your branch.
Create a pull request to the main repository's main branch.
Ensure that your pull request includes a detailed description of the changes you've made.

We will review your pull request and get back to you as soon as possible.

Thank you for using the REUNITE Application! We hope this platform helps reconnect people with their lost items and promotes a sense of community. If you have any questions or encounter issues, please feel free to reach out to us via the GitHub Issues page.

Kanishka2703 / REUNITE