Wright Travels & Tours

Welcome to the Wright Travels & Tours project! This repository contains the source code for a modern travel and tour booking platform built using the latest technologies.

Table of Contents

• About the Project
• Tech Stack
• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• API Documentation
• Project Management
• Contributing
• License
• Contact

About the Project

Wright Travels & Tours is a comprehensive travel booking platform designed to offer users a seamless experience when planning and booking their trips. Whether you're looking for flights, hotels, or guided tours, this platform provides everything you need to make your travel plans easy and convenient.

Tech Stack

This project is built using the following technologies:

• Frontend:

  • Next.js: A React framework that provides a fast and optimized user experience.
  • React: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.

• Backend:

  • Python: The primary language used for developing the backend API.
  • Django (or Flask/FastAPI): Depending on the chosen framework for building the API.

• Database:

  • PostgreSQL: A powerful, open-source object-relational database system.

• Version Control:

  • Git: For version control and collaboration.

• Project Management:

  • PMP (Project Management Professional): The project management approach used to ensure timely and efficient development.

Features

• Responsive Design: Optimized for all devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
• User Authentication: Secure user authentication and management.
• Booking System: A robust booking system for flights, hotels, and tours.
• Search and Filter: Advanced search and filter options to find the best travel options.
• Payment Gateway Integration: Secure payment processing with various payment options.

Installation

Follow the steps below to set up the project on your local machine:

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14+)
• Python (v3.8+)
• Git

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/wright-travels-and-tours.git
   cd wright-travels-and-tours
   

2. **Install frontend dependencies:**

   ```bash
   cd frontend
   npm install
   ```

3. **Install backend dependencies:**

   ```bash
   cd ../backend
   pip install -r requirements.txt
   ```

4. **Set up environment variables:**

   Create a `.env` file in both the `frontend` and `backend` directories with the necessary environment variables.

5. **Run the development servers:**

   - **Frontend (Next.js):**

     ```bash
     cd frontend
     npm run dev
     ```

   - **Backend (Python API):**

     ```bash
     cd ../backend
     python manage.py runserver
     ```

6. **Access the application:**

   Open your browser and navigate to `http://localhost:3000` to access the frontend and `http://localhost:8000` for the backend API.

## Usage

- **Frontend:** The Next.js frontend serves the user interface for interacting with the platform.
- **Backend:** The Python backend API handles data processing, user authentication, and interaction with the database.

## API Documentation

API documentation is available and can be accessed at `http://localhost:8000/docs` (if using Django REST Framework, Flask-RESTPlus, or FastAPI).

## Project Management

The project follows the **PMP** methodology to ensure a structured and efficient development process. Key milestones, deliverables, and timelines are managed using this framework.

## Contributing

We welcome contributions to the **Wright Travels & Tours** project! If you have any ideas, bug fixes, or enhancements, please submit a pull request.

### Steps to Contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (`git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name`).
3. Make your changes.
4. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some feature'`).
5. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/your-feature-name`).
6. Open a pull request.

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the `LICENSE` file for more information.

## Contact

For any inquiries or questions, please contact:

- **Project Manager**: [Your Name](mailto:[email protected])
- **GitHub**: [https://github.com/yourusername](https://github.com/yourusername)

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Thank you for contributing to **Wright Travels & Tours**!

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### Key Points:
- **Installation**: The steps outline how to set up the project on a local machine.
- **Usage**: Instructions on running the development servers.
- **Contributing**: Guidelines for contributing to the project.
- **API Documentation**: Mention where to find the API documentation.
- **Project Management**: Highlights the use of PMP methodology.