Planify: AI-Powered Trip Generator

Planify is an AI-based trip generation platform designed to simplify and enhance travel planning. Built with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js), Planify integrates advanced technologies like Firestore for real-time database management, Gemini API for personalized recommendations, and Google Places API for location-specific data and dynamic itineraries.

Features

• AI-Powered Trip Generation: Personalized travel itineraries based on user preferences and budget.
• Real-time Data: Utilizes Firestore database for seamless data storage and updates.
• Trip Recommendations: Curated suggestions based on location, budget, and duration of stay.
• Location Details: Integration with Google Places API for detailed location-based information.
• User-friendly Interface: Clean, modern, and responsive UI for easy interaction.
• Authentication: Secure sign-in functionality with Google OAuth.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js, Tailwind CSS, Google OAuth
• Database: Firestore
• APIs:
  • Gemini API (for AI-powered trip recommendations)
  • Google Places API (for detailed location information)

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js (>= 14.x)
• NPM or Yarn

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/mern_planify.git
   cd mern_planify

2. Install Backend Dependencies:

   Navigate to the backend directory and install required packages:

   cd backend
   npm install

3. Install Frontend Dependencies:

   Navigate to the frontend directory and install required packages:

   cd frontend
   npm install

4. Configure Firestore and API Keys:

   • Set up Firebase Firestore in your Firebase Console.
   • Get your Google Places API and Gemini API keys.
   • Add these keys to your .env file in the root directory.

   Example .env:

   FIREBASE_API_KEY=your-firebase-api-key
   GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY=your-google-places-api-key
   GEMINI_API_KEY=your-gemini-api-key

5. Run the Application:

   For development mode, run both the frontend and backend concurrently:

   # Start the backend server
   npm run dev

   # In another terminal, start the frontend development server
   cd frontend
   npm start