Rent N Repeat

Welcome to Rent N Repeat, a platform where users can rent clothes to and from each other with ease. This project focuses on creating a seamless experience for lessors and lessees, enabling users to manage their rentals efficiently while ensuring transparency and quality.

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Features

User Accounts

• Sign-Up & Sign-In: Users can create accounts and log in securely.
• Lessor Account: Allows users to list clothes for rent and manage their inventory.
• Lessee Account: Enables users to browse, rent clothes, and leave reviews.

Product Management

• Browse available clothes with images and descriptions.
• Search and filter options to sort by price, category, or rating.
• Add reviews and ratings for products.

Cart System

• Add multiple products to the cart before checkout.
• Update or remove items from the cart.

Customer Support

• Easy-to-access customer support for resolving issues.

Payment System

• (Future Development): Integration with Stripe for secure payments.

Rating and Review System

• Users can rate and review rented clothes to help others make informed decisions.

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Technologies Used

• Frontend: HTML, CSS
• Backend: PHP (with MySQLi for database interaction)
• Database: MySQL
• Development Tools: XAMPP, VSCode

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Setup Instructions

Follow these steps to set up the project on your local machine:

Prerequisites

• Install XAMPP to run the PHP server and MySQL database.
• Install VSCode or any preferred code editor.

Installation Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/fatin-israq/rent-n-repeat.git

2. Move the project folder to the htdocs directory of your XAMPP installation.

   cp -r rent-n-repeat /path/to/xampp/htdocs/

3. Start XAMPP and enable the Apache and MySQL modules.

4. Import the database:

   • Open phpMyAdmin in your browser (usually at http://localhost/phpmyadmin).
   • Create a new database named rent_n_repeat.
   • Import the rent_n_repeat.sql file located in the project directory.

5. Update database connection settings:

   • Open config.php in the project folder and update the database credentials:

     $servername = "localhost";
     $username = "root";
     $password = "";
     $dbname = "rent_n_repeat";

6. Open the project in your browser:

   • Visit http://localhost/rent-n-repeat/.

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Usage

• For Lessors:
  • Log in to your account.
  • List clothes for rent by providing details and images.
  • Manage your inventory.
• For Lessees:
  • Browse and search for clothes.
  • Add items to the cart and proceed to checkout.
  • Leave reviews for rented items.

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Future Enhancements

• Implement Stripe for payment processing.
• Add a notification system for rental updates.
• Enhance the UI/UX for a more seamless experience.
• Include an analytics dashboard for lessors.

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Follow these steps to contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature:

   git checkout -b feature-name

3. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m "Add feature-name"

4. Push your branch:

   git push origin feature-name

5. Open a pull request.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Contact

For any inquiries or support, please reach out:

• Email: fatin.israqq2120@gmail.com