Booking Service Hub

Descriptions

Overview

ServiceHub is a complete full-stack service booking web application built with React, Express.js, and PostgreSQL. The platform enables users to browse, book, and pay for local services using Stripe integration, providing a seamless booking experience for both customers and service providers.

Key features include an admin dashboard for managing services and users, role-based access control, and automated order expiry functionality. The package includes a live demo, comprehensive documentation, screenshots, and one-click setup scripts for Windows, Linux, and Railway deployment platforms.

Features

• React + Express.js full-stack application architecture
• PostgreSQL database with Sequelize ORM integration
• Stripe payment gateway integration for secure transactions
• Admin dashboard for service and user management
• Email notification stub included for customer communications
• Intelligent booking system with auto-expiry logic
• Setup scripts for Windows (setup.bat) and Linux (setup.sh)
• Mobile responsive design for all devices
• Live demo hosted on Railway
• Screenshots and PDF documentation included

Requirements

• Node.js 18+ installed
• VS Code or any code editor for local testing
• Yarn or npm package manager
• PostgreSQL database server
• Railway (or local) deployment ready environment
• Basic terminal usage knowledge

Instructions

1. Install dependencies using yarn install in both the client and api directories
2. Set environment variables using the .env file
3. Alternatively, run the setup script (setup.sh or setup.bat) for automated configuration
4. Launch both frontend and backend servers
5. Access the admin panel to manage services, bookings, and users