🩸 Atria

Atria is a smart blood donation platform designed to connect donors, recipients, and hospitals quickly and securely.
It simplifies the donation process, promotes awareness, and ensures timely access to life-saving blood units.

❤️ Key Features

• Real-Time Donor Matching – Instantly find compatible donors based on blood type and location.
• Hospital Coordination – Verified hospitals can request and manage blood donations securely.
• Donor Dashboard – Track donation history, eligibility, and upcoming drives.
• Urgent Request Alerts – Get notified of nearby urgent cases needing immediate help.
• Secure Authentication – Role-based access for donors, recipients, and hospital admins.
• Location-Based Search – Use geolocation to find donors or blood banks nearby.
• Responsive Design – Accessible and user-friendly on all devices.

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🧠 Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js + Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js + Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
• Deployment: Vercel / Render

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🚀 Getting Started

Development Setup

1. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   cd backend && npm install

2. Configure environment:

   • Create backend/.env with:

     PORT=5001
     MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_uri
     JWT_SECRET=your_secret_key

3. Start development servers:

   # Terminal 1: Backend
   cd backend && node index.js
   
   # Terminal 2: Frontend
   npm run dev

4. Access the app:

   • Local: http://localhost:5173
   • Network: Vite shows your network IP (e.g., http://192.168.x.x:5173)

Production Deployment

Important: Set FRONTEND_URL in your production environment:

FRONTEND_URL=https://yourdomain.com

This ensures QR codes point to your deployed website instead of localhost.