This API simulates a railway management system, allowing users to check train availability, book seats, and manage user registrations. It features role-based access for users and admins.

• Features
• Technologies Used
• Setup Instructions
• Assumptions
• API Documentation

• User registration and login
• Admin functionalities to add and manage trains
• Check availability of seats between stations
• Book seats on trains
• Get details of specific bookings

• Programming Language: Python
• Web Framework: Flask
• Database: MySQL
• Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
• Password Hashing: bcrypt

• Python 3.x
• MySQL server running

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Vineetttt/IRCTC.git
   cd your-directory
   

2. Set up Environment Variables:

   export MYSQL_USER= YOUR_SQL_USERNAME
   export MYSQL_PASSWORD= YOUR_SQL_PASSWORD
   export MYSQL_DB=irctc
   export MYSQL_HOST=localhost
   export MYSQL_PORT=3306
   export API_KEY='1A2b3C4d5E6f7G8h9I0j'
   export SECRET_KEY='1234567890abcdef'
   

Note that the API_KEY and SECRET_KEY varibales are dummy and just for implementation purpose.

3. Install required packages:

   pip3 install -r requirements.txt
   

4. Run the application:

   python3 app.py
   

The tables will be created automatically upon running the application for the first time.

• Only the endpoints specified in the requirements are implemented.
• Basic CRUD operations for each role can be added later if necessary.
• Users and admins are managed in the same table using a role column.
• Each booking is connected to a user and a specific train.
• Train information could include more details like departure and arrival times, but is not included in this implementation.
• All functionalities are managed within a single database without sharding or distribution.