🚗 Carpooling System Backend

This is the backend server for the Carpooling System, a ride-sharing platform that allows users to find, create, and join rides. The backend is built using Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and WebSockets for real-time updates.

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📺 Demo Video

Watch the full project demonstration here:
🔗 Video Demo

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🚀 Features

✅ User Authentication (JWT-based authentication)
✅ Ride Management (Create, join, and update rides)
✅ Real-time Ride Updates (WebSocket integration)
✅ Ride Matching Algorithm (Filters rides based on preferences, location proximity, and matching percentage)
✅ Rider Privacy (Personal details hidden for other users)
✅ Emergency SOS Feature (Notifies family members & authorities with the rider’s location)

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🛠️ Tech Stack

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB (hosted on Atlas)
• WebSocket: ws for real-time communication
• Authentication: JWT

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⚙️ Setup & Installation

1️⃣ Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/amriteshanand0129/MoveInSync
cd backend

2️⃣ Install Dependencies

npm install

3️⃣ Setup Environment Variables

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

PORT = 8080
DB_URL = your_database_url
SECRET = your_jwt_secret

4️⃣ Start the server

npm start

The sever will be listening on PORT 8080.

🛰️ API Endpoints

🔗 View Documentation