MakersBnB Python Project

This web application allows users to list available spaces and book them for overnight stays of various lengths. It was developed as a group project using Python, Flask, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, providing a robust platform for listing and hiring spaces with customisable availability and booking management.

Features

Core Functionality

User Signup & Authentication: Users can sign up, log in, and manage their profiles. Listing Spaces: Any signed-up user can:

• List multiple spaces with a name, short description, and price per night.
• Manage their profile and update information Booking Requests: Users can:
• Request to book a listed space for any available nights.
• Approve or deny booking requests for their spaces.
• Booked nights are automatically blocked to prevent double bookings.

Real-Time Booking Management

• Availability Control: Spaces remain bookable until a booking request is confirmed.
• Booking Approvals: Space owners must approve booking requests before the booking is finalized.

Technology Stack

• Backend: Python, Flask
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Database: PostgreSQL

Installation and Setup

# Set up the virtual environment
; python -m venv makersbnb-venv

# Activate the virtual environment
; source makersbnb-venv/bin/activate 

# Install dependencies
(makersbnb-venv); pip install -r requirements.txt

# Create a test and development PostgreSQL database
(makersbnb-venv); createdb YOUR_PROJECT_NAME
(makersbnb-venv); createdb YOUR_PROJECT_NAME_TEST

# Open lib/database_connection.py and change the database names
(makersbnb-venv); open lib/database_connection.py

# Run the tests (with extra logging)
(makersbnb-venv); pytest -sv

# Run the app
(makersbnb-venv); python app.py

# Now visit http://localhost:5001/index in your browser