Hotel Booking Web App

The Hotel Booking Web App is designed to streamline hotel operations by offering real-time room availability, unique room access codes, and contactless check-ins, which target reduced travel-related stress and enhance user convenience and safety.

Features

• Real-time room availability
• Contactless check-ins and checkouts
• User-focused design prioritizing privacy and security

Project Directory Structure

To run this project locally, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (version 16.x or above)
• npm (Node Package Manager)
• Angular CLI (version 14.2.1)

Getting Started

Running the Client Side

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/damianleng/hotel-booking-web-app.git
   cd hotel-booking-web-app
   

2. Install Angular CLI globally

   npm install -g @angular/[email protected]
   

3. Navigate to your project folder

   cd path/to/hotel-booking-web-app

4. Install Dependencies

   Navigate to the client directory and install the necessary dependencies:

   cd client
   npm install

5. Start the Angular server with

   ng serve

Running the Server Side

Ensure config.env File is Present Make sure the config.env file is located in the server folder. config.env file is included in the blackboard submission

1. Navigate to the Server Folder

   cd ../server

2. Install Server Dependencies Install the required server dependencies:

   npm install

3. **Start the Server ** Start the backend server with

   node server

Connect to MongoDB Atlas

1. Configure the Connection String Ensure that you have the latest config.env files.
2. Verfiy Access
   • Ensure that your IP address is whitelisted in MongoDB Atlas under Network Access in the Atlas dashboard.
   • Confirm the connection by running the server and checking for a successful connection message in the console.