HokieHomes is a web application designed to help incoming students at Virginia Tech (primarily freshmen and sophomores) make informed decisions about where to live on campus. The platform allows students to explore dorm options, read honest reviews, browse ratings based on important factors, and find detailed room and pricing information.
- Authentic Dorm Reviews: Get real, unbiased insights from students who have firsthand experience living in the dorms you're considering.
- Key Attribute Ratings: Explore dorm ratings based on essential factors like cleanliness, Wi-Fi quality, room dimensions, safety, and more.
- Comprehensive Room & Pricing Info: Access up-to-date and accurate details on room sizes, costs, and availability to help you plan your housing budget effectively.
- Share Your Experience: Currently living in a dorm? Leave a review and help guide future Hokies in choosing their perfect dorm.
- React: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
- Next.js: A React framework for server-side rendering and static site generation.
- Tailwind CSS: A utility-first CSS framework for styling and responsive design.
- Giphy API: For embedding fun, relevant GIFs throughout the app.
- Node.js: A JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine.
- Express: A fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js, used to build the API for HokieHomes.
- MongoDB: A NoSQL database used for storing dorm reviews, ratings, and other dynamic content in the application.
- Backend: Azraf and Troy
- Frontend: Aidan and Jairen