Etown_Exchange

Etown Exchange is a community-driven marketplace platform built for students at Elizabethtown College.
It allows users to create accounts, post listings with images and prices, and communicate potential buyers.

Features

• User Authentication

  • Secure login using E-town school email via Firebase Authentication.
  • Automatically restricts access to verified student accounts.

• Dashboard

  • Displays all active listings in a clean, responsive layout.
  • Users can browse items by title, price, and images.

• Create Listings

  • Students can post items for sale with:
    • Title and description
    • Price
    • Item condition
    • Photos (stored in Firebase Storage)

• My Listings

  • Dedicated page that displays all listings created by the logged-in user.
  • Users can edit or delete their own posts.

• User Profile

  • View and update user information (name, photo, contact info).

• Seller Contact Info

  • When viewing a listing, users can see the seller’s profile and contact details.
  • Helps buyers connect directly with sellers.

• Responsive UI

  • Built with plain CSS for a lightweight, mobile-friendly interface.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React + TypeScript
• Styling: Plain CSS
• Backend / Database: Firebase Firestore
• Storage: Firebase Storage
• Authentication: Firebase Authentication

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• npm or yarn
• Firebase project set up with Authentication, Firestore, and Storage enabled
• Elizabethtown College account

Installation

1. Clone the repo:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/etown-exchange.git
   cd etown_exchange
   npm install
   npm start