NovaRide

NovaRide is an Uber-like application built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) with Google Maps integration. This project provides users with a seamless ride-booking experience, complete with real-time location tracking and navigation.

Features

• User authentication and profile management.
• Google Maps integration for ride tracking and route navigation.
• Booking and managing rides.
• Real-time updates for ride status.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: MongoDB
• Mapping API: Google Maps API

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Aapush01/NovaRide.git
   cd NovaRide

2. Install dependencies for both the frontend and backend:

   # Install backend dependencies
   cd backend
   npm install
   
   # Install frontend dependencies
   cd ../frontend
   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the backend directory and configure your MongoDB URI, JWT secret, and Google Maps API key.
   • Example:

     MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
     JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
     GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY=your_google_maps_api_key

4. Start the application:

   # Start backend server
   cd backend
   npm start
   
   # Start frontend server
   cd ../frontend
   npm start

5. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the application.

Project Structure

NovaRide/
├── backend/     # Backend code (Node.js + Express)
├── frontend/    # Frontend code (React)
├── README.md    # Project documentation
└── ...          # Other configuration files

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you want to contribute:

• Fork the repository
• Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix
• Submit a pull request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Author

• MD. Shahid Afridi
  • GitHub
  • LinkedIn
  • Email: mdshahidafridia31@gmail.com