DocBook

What is it?

DocBook is a dynamic appointment booking application designed to enhance communication and scheduling between doctors, patients, and administrators. Built using the MERN stack with Redux Toolkit for state management, DocBook offers a streamlined workflow for managing appointments and patient care. The application also features health tools like BMI calculation and body fat percentage checks, making it a one-stop solution for healthcare management.

Live Link

https://docbook-v1.vercel.app

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Table of Contents

• Features
• Tech Stack
• Installation
• Usage
• Contributing

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Features

• Role-Based Login: Secure and personalized access for Admins, Doctors, and Patients.
• Appointment Management: Easy scheduling and tracking of doctor appointments.
• User Profiles: Comprehensive profiles for both doctors and patients.
• BMI Calculator: Calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) for tracking personal health.
• Body Fat Percentage Calculator: Measure body fat percentage to monitor fitness levels.

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Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Redux Toolkit, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
• Deployment: Vercel, onRender

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Installation

To get a local copy up and running, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/isayanpal/docBook.git

2. Navigate to the project directory

   cd docBook

3. Install backend dependencies

   cd server
   npm install

4. Create a .env file in the server directory and add your environment variables:

   MONGO_URI=your mongo string
   PORT = 5000
   JWT_SECRET = yoursecret
   JWT_EXPIRE=30d
   `
   
   

5. Install frontend dependencies

   cd client
   npm install

Usage

1. Start the backend server

   cd server
   npm run dev

2. Start the frontend server

   cd client
   npm run dev

3. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:5173/.

Contributing

Contributions are what make the open-source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.

1. Fork the Project
2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

Happy Coding ❤️