nook is an online platform designed to make it easier for University of Florida students to buy and sell dorm furniture and electronics securely within their campus community.
Every semester, many students face challenges during move-out - from donating or disposing of furniture to transporting bulky items home. Social platforms like Facebook Marketplace are commonly used but often lead to issues such as scams and unreliable sellers.
nook solves this by providing a student-verified marketplace that promotes safety, trust, and sustainability.
For University of Florida students who want to trade dorm furniture,
our product is an online trading platform
that allows students to buy and sell furniture with other verified UF students.
Unlike Facebook Marketplace,
our product ensures that furniture is coming from students attending the same university, promoting safety, trust, and community engagement.
- UF Student Verification System – ensures all users are verified UF students
- User Ratings & Reviews – promotes trust and accountability
- In-App Chat – allows buyers and sellers to communicate securely
- Image Uploads & Filters – users can browse listings efficiently
- Sustainability Focus – encourages furniture reuse and waste reduction
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend (Presentation) | React.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript |
| Backend (Application) | Node.js, Express.js |
| Database (Data) | MongoDB (via Mongoose) |
| Architecture | 3-Tier (Presentation / Application / Data) |
git clone https://github.com/JennaShi006/nook.git
cd nookcd backend
npm install
cd ..cd frontend
npm install
cd ..npm install
npm startPORT=5000
MONGO_URI=mongodb+srv://winnie_lin_56:[email protected]/Nook?retryWrites=true&w=majority&appName=nook
JWT_SECRET=YYUtdFWHzCvAR5SVJTt+yRS52wOdm6BcnQ+LOkz7+jU=
[email protected]
EMAIL_PASS=cfqagjwosbcykcvs
CLIENT_URL=http://localhost:3000
BACKEND_URL=http://localhost:5000
IMGBB_API_KEY=23e2d879d6a0d28523e4a0105e721d71
ADMIN_CODE=admincode1234REACT_APP_API_URL=http://localhost:5000
REACT_APP_PORT=5000