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Documentation of the key features and functionalities of the Airbnb Clone project.
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Documentation of the key features and functionalities of the Airbnb Clone project.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/micahondiwa/alx-airbnb-project-documentation
- Owner: micahondiwa
- Created: 2025-06-28T07:31:32.000Z (4 months ago)
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# ALX Airbnb Clone – Backend Documentation
Contains the backend system design and documentation for the Airbnb Clone project, developed as part of the ALX Software [ProDev Back-End Developer Program](https://www.alxafrica.com/programme/prodev-backend/). It outlines the features, user interactions, data flows, and technical requirements necessary to implement a robust backend system for a rental marketplace platform.
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## Table of Contents
- Project Overview
- Repository Structure
- Features and Functionalities
- Use Case Diagram
- User Stories
- Data Flow Diagram
- Process Flowchart
- Requirements
- How to Use This Repository
- Contributing
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## Project Overview
The Airbnb Clone backend replicates the core server-side features of a rental marketplace, including:
- User management
- Listing properties
- Booking stays
- Processing payments
This repository documents the backend logic, workflows, data handling, and system interactions.
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## Repository Structure
📂 [alx-airbnb-project-documentation/](/)
├── 📂 [data-flow-diagram/](data-flow-diagram/) - *Data Flow Diagram (DFD) PNG file*
│ └── 📄 [data-flow.png](data-flow-diagram/data-flow.png)
├── 📂 [features-and-functionalities/](features-and-functionalities/) - *Features diagram*
│ └── 📄 [airbnb-backend-features.drawio.png](features-and-functionalities/airbnb-backend-features.drawio.png)
├── 📂 [flowcharts/](flowcharts/) - *System process flowcharts*
│ └── 📄 [data-flow-diagram.png](flowcharts/data-flow-diagram.png)
├── 📂 [use-case-diagram/](use-case-diagram/) - *User/system interactions*
│ └── 📄 [airbnb-use-case-diagram.drawio.png](use-case-diagram/airbnb-use-case-diagram.drawio.png)
├── 📂 [user-stories/](user-stories/) - *Sample User stories*
│ └── 📄 [user-stories.md](user-stories/user-stories.md)
├── 📄 [README.md](README.md) - *Main documentation*
└── 📄 [requirements.md](requirements.md) - *Project requirements*
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## Features and Functionalities
The core backend must support the following functionalities:
- User Authentication (JWT, OAuth)
- Property Management (Create, Update, Delete Listings)
- Search and Filter (Location, Price, Guests, Amenities)
- Booking Management (Date validation, Cancellation, Status)
- Payments (Secure transactions via Stripe or PayPal, Multi-currency support)
- Reviews and Ratings (Guests and Hosts)
- Notifications (Email and In-App)
- Admin Dashboard (Monitor and manage users, listings, bookings)
Diagram available at: [features-and-functionalities/airbnb-backend-features.drawio.png](features-and-functionalities/airbnb-backend-features.drawio.png)
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## Use Case Diagram
The Use Case Diagram captures the interactions between users (Guests, Hosts, Admins) and the system.
Examples of key use cases:
- Register/Login
- Create and manage listings
- Book a property
- Make payments
- Leave reviews
- Receive notifications
Diagram available at: [use-case-diagram/airbnb-use-case-diagram.drawio.png](use-case-diagram/airbnb-use-case-diagram.drawio.png)
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## User Stories
Each use case is translated into a user story. Examples:
- As a guest, I want to register and log in so that I can book properties.
- As a host, I want to list my property so that guests can book it.
- As a guest, I want to filter properties by location and price so I can find suitable options.
- As a user, I want to make secure payments to complete my bookings.
- As a host, I want to manage reviews on my properties.
Documented in: [user-stories/user-stories.md](user-stories/user-stories.md)
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## Data Flow Diagram
The Data Flow Diagram (DFD) illustrates how data flows between users, system processes, and storage.
Entities include:
- Users
- Properties
- Bookings
- Payments
Diagram available at: [data-flow-diagram/data-flow.png](data-flow-diagram/data-flow.png)
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## Process Flowchart
The Process Flowchart visualizes the workflow of one core backend feature, such as:
- User Registration
- Property Booking
Includes steps, validations, and decisions that occur throughout the process.
Diagram available at: [flowcharts/data-flow-diagram.png](flowcharts/data-flow-diagram.png)
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## Requirements
Technical and non-functional requirements are outlined in [requirements.md](requirements.md). Key highlights include:
- RESTful API design
- JWT Authentication
- Role-based access control
- Relational database schema
- Error handling and logging
- Caching with Redis
- Automated testing with Pytest
- Cloud file storage for images
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## How to Use this Repository
1. Clone the repository
2. Open the diagram files with Draw.io or any diagram viewer
3. Read through the user stories and requirements
4. Follow each section for reference during backend implementation
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## Contributing
This project is part of a learning path. To contribute:
- Fork the repository
- Add improvements or updates
- Submit a pull request with clear descriptions
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**Author**: [micahondiwa](https://github.com/micahondiwa/)