📍 Pokemon Go: Smart Event and Location Explorer

A smart, location-based event sharing platform that empowers users to discover, post, and explore real-time events happening around them. With geolocation, photo uploads, community discussions, and categorized filtering — it’s your go-to map for what’s happening nearby.

🚀 Features

• 🗺️ Interactive Map Integration with OpenStreetMap for intuitive navigation and event discovery
• 📍 Real-Time Geolocation for user positioning and nearby event visibility
• 🧭 Categorized Event Filtering — Explore events by type: Tech, Emergency, Social
• 🔍 Nearby Places Search using external APIs for enhanced location context
• 💬 Community Forums for event-specific discussions and feedback
• 🔐 Secure Login using Google Authentication

🗣️ Social Features

• Google OAuth Login: Secure login using Google accounts.
• User Profiles: View your posted events and community activity.
• Likes & Comments: Engage with events through comments and likes.
• Community Forum: Discuss events in a dedicated comment thread.
• Event Ratings: Leave ratings and feedback.

🛠️ Tech Stack

Frontend

• React.js: Component-based UI
• React Router: SPA routing
• React Leaflet: Map display with OpenStreetMap
• Tailwind CSS or CSS Modules: Styling
• Axios: API communication
• Context API or Redux: Global state management

Backend

• Node.js + Express.js: RESTful API

• Firebase Admin SDK: Media storage & security

• Google OAuth2: Authentication

• RapidAPI (Travel Advisor): External places search

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📋 Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v16+)
• npm or yarn
• Firebase Project (Storage enabled)
• Google Developer Console Credentials (OAuth 2.0)
• RapidAPI Key for Travel Advisor API

🚀 Installation & Setup

1. Clone the Repository

git clone <repository-url>
cd PokemonGo-spit

1. Backend Setup

 cd backend
npm install
npm run dev

3. Frontend Setup

cd frontend
npm install
npm run dev

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