MM | Myriad Market - A Multi-Purpose Marketplace Web App

ATTENTION: ONGOING PROJECT!

MM | Myriad Market is a versatile and dynamic online marketplace web application designed to revolutionize the way people buy, sell, rent, loan properties, vehicles, and services. With an intuitive user interface and a comprehensive set of features, MM offers a seamless platform for connecting users and facilitating transactions.

Features

• Diverse Listings: MM | Myriad Market enables users to post and explore a wide range of listings, including properties, vehicles, and services such as accounting, translating, tutoring, and more.

• Effortless Filtering: Finding the perfect offer is made easy with advanced filtering options. Users can narrow down their search based on specific criteria to discover the most relevant listings.

• Requests and Transactions: Users can initiate requests for listings they're interested in. Listing owners have the option to accept or reject requests, streamlining the negotiation process.

• Authentication and Security: Built on the robust Rails framework, MM prioritizes user security. It utilizes the Devise gem for authentication and Pundit gem for authorization, ensuring a safe and trustworthy environment.

• Seamless Messaging: Communication between users is simplified with an integrated messaging system. Users can exchange messages related to offers, requests, and transactions, enhancing transparency and convenience.

• Real-time Notifications: Stay updated with real-time notifications regarding offer status, request updates, and new messages. MM keeps users informed every step of the way.

Technology Stack

• Backend: MM | Myriad Market leverages the power of Rails for its backend, providing a robust and flexible foundation for building complex web applications.

• Authentication & Authorization: The application employs the Devise gem to manage user authentication and utilizes Pundit for fine-grained authorization control.

• Testing: We prioritize code quality with extensive testing using tools like RSpec, Factory Bot, and Shoulda Matchers.

• Database: PostgreSQL, a powerful and reliable relational database, stores and manages the application's data efficiently.

• Frontend: The frontend is developed using Tailwind CSS for responsive and modern design, while jQuery enhances user interaction.

• Design: Logos and icons are made using Inkscape.

Getting Started

To get started with MM | Myriad Market, follow these steps:

1. Clone this repository: gh repo clone UmutAkturk14/myriad-market
2. Install dependencies: bundle install
3. Set up API keys. This projects use dotenvt-rails by default, and the only API used so far is Cloudinary.
4. Set up the database: rails db:setup
5. Run the server: rails server
6. Access the application in your web browser at: http://localhost:3000

Upcoming developments

• Booking feature for services
• Buy/sell feature
• Loan booking feature
• Notifications
• Transactions

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MM | Myriad Market is a project I've made to consolidate my skills and learn new ones. For any inquiries about this project or future collaboration prospects, contact me at [email protected].