Plana- Comprehensive Event Management System

Plana is a full-stack event management application designed to streamline the organization and coordination of events. It offers a robust backend API and a dynamic frontend interface, providing users with an efficient platform to manage events seamlessly.

Features

• Event Creation and Management: Easily create, update, and delete events with detailed information.
• User Authentication: Secure user registration and login functionalities.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for various devices, ensuring a consistent user experience.
• Image Uploads: Integrates with Cloudinary for efficient image storage and retrieval.

Technologies Used

Backend

• Node.js: JavaScript runtime for building scalable network applications.
• Express.js: Minimalist web framework for Node.js.
• TypeScript: Typed superset of JavaScript that compiles to plain JavaScript.
• Prisma ORM: Next-generation ORM for Node.js and TypeScript.
• PostgreSQL: Open-source object-relational database system.

Frontend

• Angular 18: Platform for building dynamic web applications.
• Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development.

Folder Structure

Here's an overview of the folder structure to help you understand the project organization:

plana/
├── backend/
│   ├── prisma/             
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── controllers/    
│   │   ├── middlewares/     
│   │   ├── models/         
│   │   ├── routes/          
│   │   ├── services/       
│   │   ├── utils/           
│   │   └── index.ts         
│   └── package.json         
│
├── frontend/
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── app/             
│   │   ├── assets/          
│   │   ├── components/      
│   │   ├── pages/           
│   │   ├── services/       
│   │   └── main.ts          
│   └── package.json         
│
└── README.md               

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js: Ensure Node.js is installed on your machine.
• PostgreSQL: Set up a PostgreSQL database.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/victorpreston/plana.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   cd plana

3. Install Backend Dependencies:

   cd backend
   npm install

4. Set Up Environment Variables: Create a .env file in the backend directory with the following:

   DATABASE_URL=your_postgresql_database_url
   CLOUDINARY_URL=your_cloudinary_url

5. Run Database Migrations:

   npx prisma migrate dev

6. Start the Backend Server:

   npm run dev

7. Install Frontend Dependencies:

   cd ../frontend
   npm install

8. Start the Frontend Server:

   npm start

Usage

Once both servers are running, you can access the application at http://localhost:4200. Register or log in to manage and explore events.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Fork the repository and submit a pull request with your changes.

License

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