Mobile Barber Platform

A web-based platform that connects clients with barbers for on-demand home barbing services, similar to the Bolt transportation app model.

Features

• User Authentication: Registration and login for clients, barbers, and admins
• Service Booking: Clients can book barbing services at their preferred location and time
• Barber Profiles: Detailed profiles with ratings, reviews, and portfolio
• Real-time Chat: Communication between clients, barbers, and admin support
• Online Payments: Secure payment processing for services
• Location Services: GPS tracking for barbers and client locations
• Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive management of users, services, and transactions
• Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly interface for all devices

Technology Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Backend: PHP
• Database: MySQL
• Real-time Communication: WebSockets
• Payment Integration: PayStack/Flutterwave
• Maps & Location: Google Maps API

Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Import the database schema from database/schema.sql
3. Configure database connection in config/database.php
4. Set up your web server (Apache/Nginx) to point to the project directory
5. Access the application through your web browser

Project Structure

mobile-barber/
├── admin/              # Admin dashboard and management
├── api/                # API endpoints for mobile integration
├── assets/             # Static assets (CSS, JS, images)
├── chat/               # Real-time chat functionality
├── config/             # Configuration files
├── database/           # Database schema and migrations
├── includes/           # Reusable PHP components
├── payment/            # Payment processing modules
├── services/           # Service-related functionality
├── uploads/            # User-uploaded content
├── users/              # User authentication and profiles
├── vendor/             # Third-party libraries
├── index.php           # Main entry point
└── README.md           # Project documentation

License

MIT