Project Overview

GetBack is a community-driven platform designed to help individuals report and reclaim lost items. By facilitating the reporting of both lost and found items, the website aims to create a seamless process for reuniting people with their belongings. The platform includes user-friendly features for reporting items, verifying ownership, and managing user profiles, with additional administrative tools for overseeing site activity and user management.

Features:

1. Home Page

The home page serves as the central hub for all users, providing easy navigation and access to key features:

• Hero Section: Features a catchy headline and buttons for reporting lost or found items.
• About Section: Briefly describes the website's purpose and mission, along with optional information about the team.
• Recent Lost and Found Item Reports: Displays a limited number of recently reported lost and found items, each including a short description, date and location where it was lost  and a link to the full lost item report.
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2. Login & Registration

The platform offers secure authentication with the following forms:

• Login Form: Allows users to log in using their username or email address and password.
• Registration Form: New users can register by providing a username, email address, and password (with confirmation).
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3. Submit the Lost or Found Items Page

Users can report lost or found items by filling out a detailed form:

• Form Details: Includes item category (e.g., wallet, phone, keys), detailed description (brand, color, distinguishing marks), date and location when and where it was lost or found.
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4. My Profile

Users can manage their accounts and view their activity:

• User Account Information: Options to edit username, email, change password and, delete account
• Subsections:

My Claim Requests

My Lost Items:

My Found Items

5. Admin Dashboard (User Management)

Administrators have access to the following features:

• User Management: View and manage user accounts (activate/deactivate).
• Website Activity Monitoring: Track metrics such as the number of reported items and successful reunions.
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7. View Recent Posts Page

Users can view recently reported lost and found items:

• List: Displays recently reported lost and found items.
• Filters and Search: Users can filter items by category, location (if provided), and keywords in the description.

Additional Considerations

The platform ensures secure login with password hashing and mobile responsiveness for a seamless user experience on various devices. The backend uses Node.js and Express.js to handle server-side logic, with a PostfresQL database for scalable and flexible data storage. Frontend technologies include Next.js, React.js, and Tailwind CSS for a dynamic and responsive user interface.