EcoTrace: Community-Driven Environmental Monitoring Platform

Overview

EcoTrace is a robust platform designed to empower communities to monitor and report environmental data. This platform facilitates real-time tracking of environmental variables such as air quality, water purity, and more, enabling users to contribute to and access data that impacts their local surroundings.

Features

• Real-Time Data Monitoring: Users can view up-to-date environmental data, contributed by community sensors and other users.
• Interactive Maps: Geographic representations of environmental data allow users to visually assess the environmental quality in different areas.
• Community Reporting: Users can report environmental issues directly through the platform, fostering community engagement and action.
• Data Analytics: Advanced analytics on the collected data help in understanding trends and patterns in environmental quality over time.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React, Redux for state management, and Google-maps for mapping functionalities.
• Backend: Node.js with Express for RESTful API services, MongoDB for database management.
• APIs: Integration of external APIs for additional environmental data.
• Security: Implemented using JWT authentication and HTTPS for secure data transmission.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js: Ensure you have Node.js installed on your machine. This project is built with Node.js, which serves as the runtime environment for the backend. You can download and install Node.js from nodejs.org.
• MongoDB: This application uses MongoDB for data storage. You must have MongoDB installed and running on your local machine or have access to a MongoDB database server. For installation instructions, visit mongodb.com.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   https://github.com/dhrumilp12/EcoTrace.git

2. Setup the backend environment:

   cd ./server/
   npm install

3. Setup the frontend environment:

   cd ../ecotrace
   npm install

4. Configure environment variables:

   • Copy the .env.example file to a new file named .env.
   • Update the .env file with your specific configurations.

     cp .env.example .env

5. Run the backend:

   node server.js

6. Run the frontend:

   npm start

7. Build the frontend:

   npm run build

Created with ❤️ by Dhrumil, Vaishnavi, Ruzh and UVCHIKORITA

Dhrumil Patel - Full Stack Developer & Software Engineer