CommunityConnect Management App

CommunityConnect is a comprehensive society management application designed to streamline communication and management tasks for residential societies, apartment complexes, and gated communities.

Features

User Management

• Multi-role Authentication: Supports different user roles (managing committee and Resident)
• User Profiles: Complete user profiles with personal information and apartment details
• Password Recovery: Secure password reset functionality

Communication

• Notice Board: Digital notice board for society-wide announcements
• Discussion Forum: Community discussion platform with topic categorization
• Complaint Management: System for residents to register and track complaints

Security Features

• Visitor Management: Digital log and approval system for visitors
• Vehicle Registration: Register and manage guest vehicles

Billing & Payments

• Maintenance Fee Collection: Track and manage society maintenance payments
• Payment History: View complete payment records for residents
• Invoice Generation: Generate and distribute invoices for dues

Amenities Management

• Amenity Booking System: Book common areas like party halls, guest rooms, etc.
• Maintenance Scheduling: Schedule maintenance for community facilities
• Service Provider Directory: List of approved service providers

Events & Activities

• Community Calendar: Calendar for society events and activities
• Event Registration: RSVP system for community events
• Polls & Surveys: Conduct polls for community decisions

Mobile Responsiveness

• Cross-platform Access: Access the system via web and mobile interfaces

Technical Implementation

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for a responsive user interface
• Database: Firebase Realtime Database for data storage and synchronization
• Storage: Firebase Storage for document and media uploads
• Authentication: Firebase Authentication for secure user management
• Hosting: Firebase Hosting for web application deployment
• Real-time Updates: Firebase Realtime Database features for instant notifications and updates

Setup Instructions

1. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

2. Configure environment variables:

   • Rename .env.example to .env
   • Update the values in the .env file with your Firebase configuration

3. Start the server:

   npm start
   

4. Access the application:

   • Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000

Environment Variables

The following environment variables are required in the .env file:

FIREBASE_API_KEY=your_api_key
FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN=your_auth_domain
FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your_project_id
FIREBASE_STORAGE_BUCKET=your_storage_bucket
FIREBASE_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID=your_messaging_sender_id
FIREBASE_APP_ID=your_app_id
FIREBASE_DATABASE_URL=your_database_url
PORT=3000