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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