DateWalk - A React Dating Web App

Welcome to DateWalk, where meaningful connections start with a stroll. DateWalk is a React-based dating web app that enhances the traditional dating experience with a unique rating system and a variety of features.

Table of Contents

• Getting Started
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
• Features
  • User Profile
  • Explore
  • Matchmaking
  • Date Ratings
• Technology Stack
• Contributing
• License

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• MongoDB
• React

Installation

1. Clone the repository:
   git clone https://github.com/ParsaHaji09/datingapp35L.git

2. Install dependencies for outer folder:
   npm i

3. Navigate to the project directory:
   cd datingapp

4. Install dependencies for inner folder:
   npm i

   • if you are unable to install please try:
     npm i --force

Features

User Profile

• Create a detailed profile with:
  • Name
  • Pronouns
  • Birthday
  • Major
  • Bio
  • Unique tags
  • Profile images
  • and more...

Explore

• Navigate to the explore page to discover potential matches
• Profiles are sorted based on a unique rating system
• Users can choose to search based on unique tags

Matchmaking

• Match with someone by expressing mutual interest
• Upon matching, gain access to that user's phone number to plan your date

Date Ratings

• After a date, rate your date based on
  • Humor
  • Attractiveness
  • Conversation
  • etc.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: React
• Router: Express
• Database: MongoDB
• Encryption: bcrypt for password encryption

Contributing

A special thanks to the contributors who made DateWalk possible:

• Aland Liu
• Justin Wang
• Connor Steigerwald
• Parsa Hajipour
• Larry Zhi
• Emily Foster

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.