Usama Bin Qamar

EasyBook is a powerful, full-featured booking platform crafted with the modern MERN stack, offering a smooth and intuitive experience for users to discover, book, and manage hotel and restaurant reservations — all in one place.

Features

Secure Authentication: User-friendly sign-up and login powered by Firebase Authentication
Integrated Payments: Reliable, secure transactions with Stripe
Fully Responsive: Mobile-first design using Tailwind CSS and Shadcn UI
Smart Listings: Advanced search and filter functionality for hotels and restaurants
Admin Dashboard: Intuitive interface for managing listings and bookings
Real-Time Notifications: Automated emails powered by Resend

Technologies

Frontend: React.js, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn UI
Backend: Node.js, Express.js
Database: MongoDB
Authentication: Firebase
Payments: Stripe
Email Service: Resend

Implementation

The core functionality includes:

// Firebase Authentication Setup
const auth = initializeAuth(app, {
  persistence: browserLocalPersistence
})

// Stripe Payment Integration
const stripe = new Stripe(process.env.STRIPE_SECRET_KEY)
const paymentIntent = await stripe.paymentIntents.create({
  amount: bookingAmount,
  currency: 'usd'
})

// MongoDB Schema for Listings
const listingSchema = new Schema({
  name: { type: String, required: true },
  type: { type: String, enum: ['hotel', 'restaurant'] },
  location: {
    address: String,
    coordinates: {
      lat: Number,
      lng: Number
    }
  },
  amenities: [String],
  pricing: {
    basePrice: Number,
    currency: String
  },
  availability: [
    {
      date: Date,
      isAvailable: Boolean
    }
  ]
})

// Resend Email Notifications
const resend = new Resend(process.env.RESEND_API_KEY)
await resend.emails.send({
  from: 'EasyBook <notifications@easybook.com>',
  to: userEmail,
  subject: 'Booking Confirmation',
  html: emailTemplate
})

Getting Started

To run this project locally:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/UsamaBinQamar/easybook.git

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Set up environment variables
# Create .env.local and add your API keys:
NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_API_KEY=your_firebase_key
NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN=your_firebase_domain
NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your_project_id
NEXT_PUBLIC_STRIPE_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=your_stripe_key
RESEND_API_KEY=your_resend_key

# Start development server
npm run dev

Use Cases

EasyBook serves various scenarios:

Hotel bookings for travelers
Restaurant reservations
Business travel management
Event venue bookings
Group bookings and corporate accounts

Future Enhancements

Planned improvements include:

Multi-language support
Advanced analytics dashboard
Loyalty program integration
Mobile app development
AI-powered recommendations
Virtual tours integration
Review and rating system

Conclusion

EasyBook demonstrates how modern web technologies can revolutionize the hospitality industry. By combining the power of the MERN stack with essential services like Firebase, Stripe, and Resend, it provides a comprehensive solution for both users and business owners in the hospitality sector.