Inspiration
Finding suitable housing as a student is often a complex and stressful process. We recognized that students face challenges such as limited budgets, safety concerns, and the need for inclusive living environments. Inspired by the desire to simplify this experience, we created SafeNest—a platform dedicated to helping students find affordable, safe, and inclusive housing near their campuses.
What it does
SafeNest provides students with a streamlined platform to search for housing options that meet their specific needs. It offers property listings with essential details like price, safety score, and inclusivity features. The platform also includes a filtering system that allows users to narrow down properties based on maximum price and selected inclusivity features. Detailed information about each property is available, including descriptions, location, and safety scores to inform users about neighborhood security.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
Successfully building a full-stack application that meets the specific needs of students seeking housing. Implementing a user-friendly interface with filtering options to simplify the housing search. Deploying the application on Heroku and Netlify, making it publicly accessible and maintaining secure environment variables.
What we learned
User Needs: Understanding the specific requirements of students, including affordability, safety, and inclusivity. Full-Stack Development: Building a cohesive application using React.js for the front end and Node.js with Express.js for the back end. Database Management: Implementing MongoDB for efficient data storage and retrieval. API Integration: Learning how to consume and provide APIs effectively between the front end and back end. UI/UX Design: Enhancing user experience through responsive design and intuitive interfaces using Bootstrap. Deployment Processes: Gaining hands-on experience in deploying applications on platforms like Heroku and Netlify.
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