WalkWoof 🦮

The WalkWoof 🦮 App is a platform that helps dog owners find walking partners for their furry friends. Whether you want someone to join you on a daily walk or need assistance when you're busy, this app connects dog enthusiasts in your local area.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Getting Started
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
• Usage
• Built With
• Contributing
• License
• Acknowledgments

Features

• User Registration and Authentication: Securely register and log in to your account.
• Search and Matchmaking: Find potential dog walking partners based on location, dog size, and preferences.
• Profile Creation: Create detailed profiles, including information about yourself and your dog.
• Location-Based Search: Use geolocation to discover walking partners in your vicinity.
• Messaging System: Communicate with potential walking partners, arrange meetings, and discuss walking schedules.
• Dog Profile: Create profiles for your dogs, including images, breed information, and specific needs.
• Scheduling: Schedule dog walks with your walking partners.
• Availability Status: Set your availability status for dog walks.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• MongoDB

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   
   git clone https://github.com/alexislendechy/WalkWoof

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   
   cd WalkWoof

3. Install dependencies:

   
   npm install

4. Start the server and client:

   
   npm run start:dev
   ## Usage
   **Register** and log in to your account.

Create your profile and add details about your dogs.

Search for potential walking partners based on your preferences.

Connect with walking partners through the messaging system.

Schedule dog walks and enjoy the company of fellow dog lovers.

Built With

React - Frontend library

Node.js - Backend JavaScript runtime

Express - Web application framework for Node.js

MongoDB - NoSQL database

Apollo Server - GraphQL server

bcrypt - Password hashing library

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues and pull requests.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

Special thanks to RapidAPI for providing the dog-related API used in this project.