Meetly Website

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  Home Page

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  Event Page

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  Create Event Form

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  Events Created Profile Page

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  First Time Page

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  Log in Page

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  Register Page

Inspiration

Meetly was born out of the need for a seamless, intuitive platform for organizing and managing events. With many existing platforms being either too complex or lacking key features, I wanted to create a simple yet powerful solution for event organizers and attendees alike. I aimed to make it easy for anyone to create an event, manage participants, and stay on top of event details in real time.

What it does

Meetly is a full-stack event management platform that allows users to easily create, manage, and join events. It features:

• User registration, login, and updates with secure JWT authentication.
• Event creation, viewing, editing, and deletion.
• Users can register to attend events and remove their attendance.
• Only event organizers can delete events and view the list of attendees.
• A RESTful API with clearly defined endpoints for users and events.

How we built it

The project was built using:

• Frontend: JavaScript for rendering dynamic views and handling user interactions.
• Backend: Node.js and Express to build a robust server with RESTful API endpoints.
• Database: MongoDB for flexible data storage and efficient querying.
• Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for secure user login and authorization.
• Hosting: The project is hosted on Vercel for the frontend and MongoDB Atlas for the database.

Challenges we ran into

One of the main challenges was implementing JWT authentication securely. Initially, I faced issues with token expiration and ensuring secure communication between the frontend and backend. After research and trial and error, I successfully integrated token validation to protect restricted routes.

Another challenge was handling dynamic event data. Ensuring real-time updates of event details and attendance tracking required efficient database schema design and API routes.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

• Successfully implemented JWT authentication for secure user management.
• Created an intuitive user interface that simplifies event creation and management.
• Developed a dynamic event tracking system where users can easily register, remove attendance, and view events they are attending.
• Managed to deploy both frontend and backend components and ensure smooth functionality between them.

What we learned

• Deepened knowledge of full-stack development, particularly in building and connecting a robust backend with a user-friendly frontend.
• Gained experience in using JWT for authentication and securing user data.
• Improved problem-solving skills, especially when dealing with issues related to real-time data updates and API security.

What's next for Meetly Website

The next step for Meetly is to introduce new features such as:

• Event notifications and reminders for users.
• A search feature to help users find events by category, date, or location.
• Admin dashboards for event organizers to get insights on attendance and engagement.
• Mobile optimization for a better user experience across devices.

Built With

• express.js
• javascript
• jwt
• mongodb
• node.js
• restful-api
• vercel
• vite