Garage Finder

Garage Finder is an app designed to help users locate, navigate, and manage parking spaces near schools, universities, and organizations. This repository contains both the frontend (Flutter app) and the backend (Node.js API) as a submodule.

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🚀 Features

• Search for schools and organizations.
• View parking maps and manage favorite spots.
• Backend API integration for dynamic content.

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📂 Project Structure

garagefinder/
├── frontend/                 # Flutter app
├── backend/                  # Backend API (submodule)
└── README.md                 # Documentation

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🔧 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Flutter SDK installed (Flutter Installation Guide).
• Node.js installed (Node.js Installation Guide).

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Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone --recurse-submodules <https://github.com/SalilMonga/GarageFinder/tree/main/garagefinder>
   cd garagefinder

2. Initialize and Update Submodules

   git submodule update --init --recursive

3. Setup the Frontend

   cd frontend
   flutter pub get

4. Setup the Backend

   cd ../backend
   npm install

5. Run the Frontend

   cd ../frontend
   flutter run

6. Run the Backend

   cd ../backend
   node server.js

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🔧 Running the App Locally

• Frontend: Runs on the device or emulator.
• Backend: Available at http://localhost:3000.

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🌟 Contributing

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bugfix.
3. Submit a pull request.

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🛡️ License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.