🛠️ Local Service Finder

A full-stack service marketplace that connects customers with local service providers through location-based search, bookings, and AI-powered recommendations.

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📖 About

Local Service Finder is a full-stack web application that enables users to discover, compare, and book nearby service providers through an intuitive interface. The platform integrates real-time communication, secure authentication, AI-powered recommendations, and location services to deliver a seamless booking experience.

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✨ Features

• 🔐 Secure User Authentication
• 📍 Location-Based Service Discovery
• 🤖 AI-Powered Service Recommendations
• 📅 Online Booking System
• 💬 Real-Time Communication
• 🗺 Google Maps Integration
• ⭐ Ratings & Reviews
• 📱 Responsive Design

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🏗️ System Architecture

User
   │
   ▼
React Frontend
   │
REST API
   │
Node.js + Express
   │
Business Logic
   ├──────────────┐
   ▼              ▼
MongoDB      Python AI Service
   │              │
   └───────Recommendation Engine

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🛠️ Tech Stack

Category	Technologies
Frontend	React.js
Backend	Node.js, Express.js
Database	MongoDB Atlas
AI	Python Recommendation Engine
APIs	Google Maps API, Socket.io

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⚙️ Getting Started

git clone <repository-url>

cd backend
npm install
npm start

cd frontend
npm install
npm start

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📌 Future Improvements

• Payment Gateway Integration
• Admin Dashboard
• Advanced Search & Filters
• Push Notifications
• Cloud Deployment

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👨‍💻 Author

Kushagra Shrivastava

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