BarBuzz 🍻

BarBuzz is the ultimate app for bar hopping and socializing. It transforms your nightlife experience by turning every bar into a chat room where you can post updates, share videos, and connect with friends in real-time.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Getting Started
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
• Usage
  • Joining a Bar Chat Room
  • Posting Updates
• Contributing
• License
• Contact

Features

• Bar Chat Rooms: Connect with friends and fellow bar-goers in real-time chat rooms dedicated to each bar.
• Post Updates and Media: Share your bar experiences by posting comments, photos, and videos.
• Discover Hotspots: Find the trendiest bars and events happening around you based on user activity and reviews.
• Personalized Recommendations: Get tailored bar and event suggestions based on your preferences and activity.
• Interactive Map: Easily navigate your nightlife using the interactive map feature to find bars and plan your route.

Getting Started

Follow these instructions to set up the project on your local machine for development and testing purposes.

Prerequisites

To run BarBuzz, you'll need:

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm (v6 or higher)
• React Native (v0.64 or higher)
• Android Studio or Xcode for mobile development

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/barbuzz.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

cd barbuzz

3. Install the dependencies:

npm install

4. Run the app on your preferred platform:

npm run android

or

npm run ios

Usage

Joining a Bar Chat Room

1. Select a bar from the list or map view.
2. Enter the chat room to see real-time updates and start chatting.
3. Post and engage by sharing your experiences, posting photos and videos, and interacting with others.

Posting Updates

1. Tap the post button in the chat room.
2. Attach photos or videos to your post.
3. Share your update to the chat room for others to see and engage with.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! To contribute to BarBuzz, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch with a descriptive name: git checkout -b feature/your-feature.
3. Make your changes and commit them with a clear message.
4. Push your changes to your forked repository.
5. Open a pull request to the main repository, describing your changes and why they should be merged.

Please make sure to update tests as appropriate and adhere to the code of conduct.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Contact

If you have any questions, issues, or suggestions, please feel free to open an issue or contact the maintainers directly:

• John Doe (john.doe@example.com)
• Jane Smith (jane.smith@example.com)

Join the buzz and make the most out of your nights out with BarBuzz. Download the app today and start exploring the vibrant nightlife in your city! 🍻🎉