RewardMe

RewardMe is a web and mobile application designed to enhance and promote student engagement in campus events and support local businesses by providing rewards and incentives through a rewards platform.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure registration and login with JWT for role-based access control.
• Reward System: Track and redeem rewards based on user participation and interaction with local businesses.
• Event Management: View and join campus events, with real-time updates and notifications.
• Promotion Management: Businesses can upload and manage promotional offers accessible to the FIU community.
• QR Code Scanning: Users can scan QR codes to verify participation and redeem rewards.

Tech Stack

• Backend: Node.js, Express, MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT, bcrypt
• Frontend: React.js, Tailwind CSS (if applicable)
• Real-Time Communication: WebSockets, Socket.io
• Deployment: AWS, Docker

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Prerequisites

To run this project locally, you need the following installed on your machine:

• Node.js (version 14 or higher): Download Node.js
• MongoDB (for local database setup or use MongoDB Atlas for cloud database): Download MongoDB Community Edition

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone cd RewardMe

   Be Aware

   node_modules should be installed by running

   npm install