UniQ

UniQ is a website that focuses on bringing a centralised marketplace to UoA students, filling the gap left behind by the liquidation of UBIQ.

Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React
• Next.js 14
• TypeScript
• Tailwind CSS

Backend:

• Next.js API Routes
• MongoDB
• Mongoose

Getting Started

1. Install dependencies:

   npm install

2. Set up environment variables:

   cp .env.example .env.local

   Edit .env.local with your MongoDB connection string.

3. Run the development server:

   npm run dev

4. Open your browser: Navigate to http://localhost:3000

Project Structure

├── app/                    # Next.js 13+ App Router
│   ├── api/               # API routes
│   ├── book/              # Book details pages
│   ├── course-books/      # Course books listing
│   ├── globals.css        # Global styles
│   ├── layout.tsx         # Root layout
│   └── page.tsx          # Home page
├── lib/                   # Utility libraries
│   └── mongodb.ts         # Database connection
├── models/                # MongoDB models
│   └── Book.ts           # Book model
└── public/               # Static assets

Features

• 📚 Browse books by course
• 🔍 Search for specific textbooks
• 📖 Detailed book information
• 💰 Price comparison
• 👤 Seller contact information

Available Scripts

• npm run dev - Start development server
• npm run build - Build for production
• npm run start - Start production server
• npm run lint - Run ESLint