🚀 SmartCare - Healthcare Management Platform

SmartCare is a full-stack healthcare management platform that streamlines appointment scheduling and healthcare administration through a secure and user-friendly digital experience.

✨ Features

🔐 Authentication & Security

• JWT-based Authentication & Authorization
• Protected Admin Routes
• Secure Login System

👨‍⚕️ Doctor Management

• Add, Update, and Delete Doctor Records
• Specialty-based Categorization
• Experience Tracking
• Consultation Fee Management
• Doctor Profile Management

👤 Patient Portal

• Browse Available Doctors
• Filter Doctors by Specialty
• Book Appointments Seamlessly
• User Profile Management
• Real-time Profile Updates

🎨 User Interface

• Responsive Design
• Modern UI with Tailwind CSS
• Mobile-Friendly Experience

🛠️ Tech Stack

Frontend

• React.js
• Tailwind CSS
• Axios
• React Router

Backend

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB
• Mongoose
• JWT Authentication

⚙️ Installation

1. Clone the Repository

git clone <repository-url>
cd SmartCare

2. Install Backend Dependencies

cd backend
npm install

3. Install Frontend Dependencies

cd ../frontend
npm install

4. Configure Environment Variables

Create a .env file inside the backend directory:

PORT=5000
MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret

5. Run the Backend

cd backend
npm run dev

6. Run the Frontend

cd frontend
npm start

🎯 Learning Outcomes

• Full-Stack Web Development
• RESTful API Development
• JWT Authentication & Authorization
• MongoDB Database Management
• CRUD Operations
• Frontend-Backend Integration
• Responsive UI Design
• MERN Stack Development