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- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/bhuvantenguria/workindia-irctc-assignment-
- Owner: Bhuvantenguria
- Created: 2024-12-07T11:10:22.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-12-07T11:22:49.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-29T07:49:02.050Z (over 1 year ago)
- Language: JavaScript
- Size: 34.2 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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README
# 🚆 IRCTC Railway Management System API
Welcome to the **IRCTC Railway Management System API**!
This project simulates a real-world railway booking platform like IRCTC, providing functionalities for both **users** and **admins** to manage train schedules, seat bookings, and availability.
---
## 🌟 **API Workflow in Action**
*Above is a representation of API workflows for user registration, train booking, and seat availability checks.*
---
## 🎯 **Problem Statement**
Your task is to design an **API** to:
1. **Check Train Availability**: Retrieve train schedules and seat availability between two stations.
2. **Book Seats**: Ensure concurrent booking with optimized race-condition handling.
3. **Role-Based Access**: Secure admin operations and user bookings.
Key Features:
- **Real-Time Traffic Handling**: Optimized to handle multiple simultaneous bookings.
- **Role Access**: Admin vs. User functionalities.
- **Secure Admin Endpoints**: Protected using API keys.
- **User Authentication**: JWT-based login system.
---
## 🛠️ **Tech Stack**
- **Backend Framework**: [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) with [Express.js](https://expressjs.com/)
- **Database**: [MySQL](https://www.mysql.com/)
- **Authentication**: [JWT](https://jwt.io/) for secure session handling
- **Encryption**: [bcrypt](https://www.npmjs.com/package/bcrypt) for passwords
- **Environment Management**: [dotenv](https://www.npmjs.com/package/dotenv)
---
## ⚙️ **Setup and Installation**
### Prerequisites
Ensure you have the following installed:
- **Node.js** (v14+)
- **MySQL** (or PostgreSQL)
### Step 1: Clone the Repository
```bash
git clone https://github.com/your-repo/IRCTC_API.git
cd IRCTC_API
```
### Step 2: Install Dependencies
```bash
npm install
```
### Step 3: Configure the Environment
Create a `.env` file and add the following variables:
```env
PORT=3000
DB_HOST=localhost
DB_USER=root
DB_PASSWORD=yourpassword
DB_NAME=irctc_db
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
API_KEY=your_admin_api_key
```
### Step 4: Set Up the Database
Run the following SQL commands to create the necessary tables:
```sql
CREATE DATABASE irctc_db;
USE irctc_db;
CREATE TABLE users (
id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
name VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
email VARCHAR(255) UNIQUE NOT NULL,
password VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
role ENUM('user', 'admin') DEFAULT 'user'
);
CREATE TABLE trains (
id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
train_number VARCHAR(50) NOT NULL,
source VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
destination VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
total_seats INT NOT NULL,
available_seats INT NOT NULL
);
CREATE TABLE bookings (
id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
user_id INT,
train_id INT,
seats INT NOT NULL,
FOREIGN KEY (user_id) REFERENCES users(id),
FOREIGN KEY (train_id) REFERENCES trains(id)
);
```
### Step 5: Start the Server
```bash
npm start
```
> The API will be live at `http://localhost:3000`.
---
## 🔗 **API Endpoints**
### User Routes
1. **Register**: `POST /user/register`
2. **Login**: `POST /user/login`
3. **Train Availability**: `GET /user/availability`
4. **Book Seat**: `POST /user/book`
5. **Get Booking Details**: `GET /user/getAllbookings`
### Admin Routes
1. **Add Train**: `POST /admin/addTrain`
> Requires `x-api-key` in headers.
2. **Update Seats**: `PUT /admin/update-seats/:id`
---
## 🚀 **Future Enhancements**
- Add a front-end using React.js for a seamless UI.
- Implement payment gateways for ticket purchases.
- Introduce train seat selection during booking.
- Add email notifications for booking confirmations.
---
## 🤝 **Contributing**
- Fork the repo
- Create a new branch (`git checkout -b feature-name`)
- Commit changes (`git commit -m "Add feature"`)
- Push the branch (`git push origin feature-name`)
- Create a Pull Request
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_**Happy Coding!**_ 🚀