Peer-to-Peer Book Exchange
Project Overview:
Purchasing textbooks and academic materials can be costly for students, and many end up with unused books after a semester. This project involves building a responsive, easy-to-use Peer-to Peer Book Exchange web application that enables students to buy, sell, or exchange textbooks and other study materials directly with their peers.
The platform. will offer a searchable listing of available items, categorized by course, subject, or material type. Students can post listings with item details and images, communicate through a built-in chat system, and arrange exchanges or purchases. Administrators will have moderation capabilities to ensure appropriate use of the platform.
This project combines core full-stack web development skills with marketplace functionality, giving you practical experience in building real-world, user-driven applications.
Target Users:
University Students
Book Buyers and Sellers
Campus Administrators (with moderation access)
Core Functional Requirements:
Listings System:
Ability for students to create listings for textbooks or academic materials
Listings include title, description, price, condition, and images
Categorization by course, subject, and material type
Search & Filter Features:
Search by keyword, course, subiect, or price range
Filter results based on item condition or availability
Communication System:
In-app chat feature to facilitate negotiations between buyers and sellers
Option to share contact details privately
Transaction History:
Users can view their listing history and transaction status
Records of completed purchases or exchanges
Admin Moderation Panel:
Admin login for authorized personnel
Ability to review, approve, or remove listings
Manage reported users or inappropriate content
Other Features:
Rating and review system for sellers and buyers
Recommendation engine suggesting relevant listings based on user interests
Payment integration for seamless transactions (optional)
Technology Stack:
Determine the technology stack required for the development of the online exchange application, considering factors such as scalability, performance, security, and compatibility with web and/or mobile platforms. Consider the development team's expertise.
Expected Deliverables:
Fully functional web application with book exchange features
Admin management panel for listing moderation
Clean, mobile-responsive user interface
Documentation:
Project Report with technical details
Database schema diagram
API documentation (if applicable)
Source code managed via Git and collaborative version control
Final presentation and live demo