LounasFinder

Introduction

Welcome to LounasFinder, a comprehensive solution for discovering the best lunch spots in your area. This project leverages modern web technologies to provide a seamless and interactive user experience.

Features

LounasFinder offers a range of features including:

• An interactive map to locate lunch spots.
• User authentication for personalized experience.
• Reviews and ratings for different locations.
• Search functionality based on location and cuisine.

Technologies Used

This project is built using several cutting-edge technologies and frameworks:

• React: For building the user interface.
• Firebase: For backend services including authentication and database.
• Google Maps API: For map-related functionalities.

Getting Started

Cloning the Repository

To get started with LounasFinder, clone the repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/JanneImmonen/LounasFinder.git
cd LounasFinder

Installing Dependencies

Install the necessary dependencies by running:

npm install

Firebase Setup

Follow these steps to set up Firebase for the project:

1. Create a Firebase Project: Visit the Firebase Console and create a new project.
2. Configure Authentication: Set up Google Authentication and other methods as required.
3. Setting up Firestore Database: Initialize Firestore for storing and retrieving data.
4. Generating Firebase Configuration Keys: Obtain your Firebase configuration keys for integration.

Environment Variables

Create a .env.local file in the root directory and add the following environment variables:

REACT_APP_GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY=your_google_maps_api_key
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_API_KEY=your_firebase_api_key
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN=your_firebase_auth_domain
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your_firebase_project_id
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_STORAGE_BUCKET=your_firebase_storage_bucket
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID=your_firebase_messaging_sender_id
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_APP_ID=your_firebase_app_id
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_MEASUREMENT_ID=your_firebase_measurement_id

Running the Application

To run LounasFinder in development mode, execute:

npm start

This will start the development server at http://localhost:3000.

Building for Production

To build the application for production, run:

npm run build

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Acknowledgments

©Janne Immonen 2023 - TO00BS67-3003