Event Easy: Professional Event Management Platform

🎯 Project Overview

Event Easy is a comprehensive, full-stack event management platform built with modern web technologies. It provides a seamless experience for event discovery, organization, and management with a focus on user experience, security, and scalability.

🏗️ Architecture & Technology Stack

Backend

• Runtime: Node.js with Express.js
• Database: MongoDB with Mongoose ODM
• Authentication: JWT with bcrypt password hashing
• File Storage: Cloudinary for media management
• Email Service: Nodemailer with SMTP
• Validation: Express-validator for request validation
• Security: CORS, cookie-parser, helmet (recommended)

Frontend

• Framework: React 19 with Vite
• Styling: Tailwind CSS with custom design system
• State Management: Context API with custom hooks
• Routing: React Router DOM
• HTTP Client: Axios with interceptors
• Animations: Framer Motion
• Icons: Lucide React & React Icons
• Date Handling: date-fns

📁 Project Structure

event-easy/
├── backend/
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── config/           # Configuration files
│   │   │   ├── database.js   # MongoDB connection
│   │   │   ├── cloudinary.js # Cloud storage config
│   │   │   └── email.js      # Email service config
│   │   ├── controllers/      # Route controllers
│   │   ├── middleware/       # Custom middleware
│   │   │   ├── auth.js       # Authentication middleware
│   │   │   ├── validation.js # Request validation
│   │   │   └── upload.js     # File upload handling
│   │   ├── models/           # Database models
│   │   │   ├── User.js       # User model with methods
│   │   │   ├── Event.js      # Event model with geospatial
│   │   │   ├── Review.js     # Review model
│   │   │   └── Report.js     # Report model
│   │   ├── routes/           # API routes
│   │   ├── services/         # Business logic services
│   │   │   └── AuthService.js # Authentication service
│   │   └── utils/            # Utility functions
│   ├── package.json
│   └── .env.example
├── frontend/
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── components/       # Reusable components
│   │   │   ├── common/       # Common UI components
│   │   │   ├── forms/        # Form components
│   │   │   └── layout/       # Layout components
│   │   ├── pages/            # Page components
│   │   ├── hooks/            # Custom React hooks
│   │   │   ├── useAuth.js    # Authentication hook
│   │   │   └── useEvents.js  # Events management hook
│   │   ├── services/         # API services
│   │   │   └── api.js        # Centralized API client
│   │   ├── utils/            # Utility functions
│   │   │   ├── constants.js  # Application constants
│   │   │   └── helpers.js    # Helper functions
│   │   ├── context/          # React context providers
│   │   └── assets/           # Static assets
│   ├── package.json
│   └── vite.config.js
└── README.md

🚀 Features

Core Functionality

• User Management: Registration, authentication, email verification
• Event Management: Create, read, update, delete events with media support
• Location Services: Geospatial event discovery and mapping
• Review System: Rate and review events with moderation
• Reporting System: Report inappropriate content with admin workflow
• Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive admin panel with analytics

Technical Features

• Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach with Tailwind CSS
• Real-time Updates: Live event status and notification system
• File Upload: Secure image and video upload with validation
• Search & Filter: Advanced event discovery with multiple filters
• Security: JWT authentication, input validation, XSS protection
• Performance: Optimized queries, lazy loading, caching strategies

🛠️ Installation & Setup

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18 or higher)
• MongoDB (local or cloud instance)
• Cloudinary account for media storage
• Email service credentials (Gmail/SMTP)

Backend Setup

1. Clone and navigate to backend

   cd backend
   npm install

2. Environment Configuration

   cp .env.example .env

   Configure the following variables:

   # Database
   MONGO_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/event-easy
   
   # JWT
   JWT_SECRET=your-super-secret-jwt-key
   JWT_EXPIRES_IN=7d
   SALT_ROUNDS=12
   
   # Cloudinary
   CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME=your-cloud-name
   CLOUDINARY_API_KEY=your-api-key
   CLOUDINARY_API_SECRET=your-api-secret
   
   # Email Service
   SENDER_EMAIL=your-email@gmail.com
   SENDER_PASS=your-app-password
   
   # Server
   PORT=5000
   NODE_ENV=development
   FRONTEND_URL=http://localhost:5173

3. Start the server

   npm run dev

Frontend Setup

1. Navigate to frontend and install dependencies

   cd frontend
   npm install

2. Environment Configuration

   # Create .env file
   echo "VITE_API_URL=http://localhost:5000" > .env

3. Start the development server

   npm run dev

🔧 Development Guidelines

Code Style & Standards

• ES6+ Features: Use modern JavaScript features
• Async/Await: Prefer async/await over promises
• Error Handling: Comprehensive error handling with try-catch
• Documentation: JSDoc comments for all functions and classes
• Naming Conventions: camelCase for variables, PascalCase for components

Backend Patterns

• Service Layer: Business logic separated from controllers
• Middleware: Reusable middleware for common operations
• Validation: Input validation using express-validator
• Error Handling: Centralized error handling middleware
• Security: Input sanitization and rate limiting

Frontend Patterns

• Component Structure: Functional components with hooks
• State Management: Context API with custom hooks
• API Integration: Centralized API service with interceptors
• Error Boundaries: React error boundaries for error handling
• Performance: React.memo, useMemo, useCallback for optimization

📊 Database Schema

User Model

{
  name: String,
  email: String (unique),
  password: String (hashed),
  role: ['attendee', 'organizer', 'admin'],
  isVerified: Boolean,
  profilePicture: { public_id, url },
  preferences: { categories, notifications },
  timestamps: true
}

Event Model

{
  eventName: String,
  time: Date,
  category: String (enum),
  description: String,
  location: { type: 'Point', coordinates: [lng, lat] },
  organizer: ObjectId (ref: User),
  attendees: [ObjectId] (ref: User),
  status: ['pending', 'approved', 'rejected'],
  imageUrl: { public_id, url },
  videoUrl: { public_id, url },
  capacity: Number,
  price: { amount, currency },
  timestamps: true
}

🔐 Security Measures

• Authentication: JWT tokens with secure HTTP-only cookies
• Password Security: bcrypt hashing with configurable salt rounds
• Input Validation: Server-side validation for all inputs
• File Upload Security: File type and size validation
• CORS Configuration: Restricted cross-origin requests
• Rate Limiting: API rate limiting to prevent abuse
• XSS Protection: Input sanitization and output encoding

🚀 Deployment

Backend Deployment

1. Environment Setup: Configure production environment variables
2. Database: Set up MongoDB Atlas or production database
3. File Storage: Configure Cloudinary for production
4. Server: Deploy to Heroku, DigitalOcean, or AWS

Frontend Deployment

1. Build: npm run build
2. Static Hosting: Deploy to Vercel, Netlify, or AWS S3
3. Environment: Configure production API endpoints

🧪 Testing Strategy

Backend Testing

• Unit Tests: Jest for service and utility functions
• Integration Tests: Supertest for API endpoint testing
• Database Tests: MongoDB Memory Server for isolated testing

Frontend Testing

• Component Tests: React Testing Library
• Hook Tests: Custom hook testing utilities
• E2E Tests: Cypress for end-to-end testing

📈 Performance Optimization

Backend Optimization

• Database Indexing: Proper indexing for query optimization
• Caching: Redis for session and data caching
• Compression: Gzip compression for responses
• Connection Pooling: MongoDB connection pooling

Frontend Optimization

• Code Splitting: Dynamic imports for route-based splitting
• Image Optimization: Lazy loading and responsive images
• Bundle Analysis: Webpack bundle analyzer for optimization
• Caching: Service worker for offline functionality

🤝 Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create feature branch: git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
3. Commit changes: git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'
4. Push to branch: git push origin feature/amazing-feature
5. Open Pull Request

Contribution Guidelines

• Follow the established code style and patterns
• Write comprehensive tests for new features
• Update documentation for API changes
• Ensure all tests pass before submitting PR

📝 API Documentation

Authentication Endpoints

POST /Event-Easy/users/register     # User registration
POST /Event-Easy/users/login        # User login
POST /Event-Easy/users/logout       # User logout
POST /Event-Easy/users/verify-otp   # Email verification
GET  /Event-Easy/users/is-auth      # Check authentication

Event Endpoints

GET    /Event-Easy/Event/events           # Get all events
POST   /Event-Easy/Event/createEvents     # Create new event
GET    /Event-Easy/Event/events/:id       # Get event by ID
PUT    /Event-Easy/Event/events/:id       # Update event
DELETE /Event-Easy/Event/events/:id       # Delete event
POST   /Event-Easy/Event/events/:id/attend # Attend event

🐛 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. MongoDB Connection: Ensure MongoDB is running and connection string is correct
2. Cloudinary Upload: Verify API credentials and network connectivity
3. Email Service: Check SMTP credentials and app password setup
4. CORS Errors: Ensure frontend URL is whitelisted in backend CORS config

Debug Mode

Enable debug logging by setting NODE_ENV=development and checking console outputs.

📄 License

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

👥 Team

• Backend Development: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB
• Frontend Development: React, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion
• DevOps: Deployment, CI/CD, Monitoring
• Design: UI/UX, Responsive Design, Accessibility

🙏 Acknowledgments

• MongoDB: For the robust database solution
• Cloudinary: For reliable media storage and optimization
• Tailwind CSS: For the utility-first CSS framework
• React Community: For the excellent ecosystem and tools

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Event Easy - Transforming event management in Ethiopia with modern web technologies.

For support or questions, please open an issue or contact the development team.