FindAPro - Local Services Marketplace

A modern Angie's List-style platform built with Django 5, Django REST Framework, TailwindCSS, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Docker. Connect with local professionals for plumbing, electrical, cleaning, mechanics, and more.

Features

Core Features

Search & Filter - Find professionals by skill, category, location (city/zip)
Reviews & Ratings - Real customer reviews with 5-star ratings
Verified Providers - Verified badge system for trusted professionals
User Dashboard - Manage your profile and reviews
Responsive Design - Beautiful UI with TailwindCSS
Authentication - Complete login/register system
REST API - Full API for providers, categories, and reviews

Advanced Features

Smart Matching Quiz - Interactive 5-step questionnaire to find your perfect provider match
Emergency Mode - Find available providers for urgent jobs with real-time availability
Side-by-Side Compare - Compare up to 3 providers at once (rating, pricing, experience, skills)
Favorites System - Save providers to your favorites list for quick access
Quote Request System - Request quotes from providers, track responses, and manage requests
Provider Gallery/Portfolio - View provider work samples with lightbox image viewer

Tech Stack

Backend: Django 5 + Django REST Framework
Frontend: Django Templates + TailwindCSS
Database: PostgreSQL 16
Containerization: Docker + Docker Compose
CSS Framework: TailwindCSS 3.4

Quick Start with Docker

Prerequisites

Docker and Docker Compose installed
Git

1. Clone and Configure

cd FindAPro

# Create environment file
cp env.sample .env

# Edit .env with your settings (or use defaults for development)

2. Build and Run

# Build and start all containers
docker-compose up --build

# This will:
# - Start PostgreSQL database
# - Run Django migrations
# - Build TailwindCSS
# - Collect static files
# - Create a default superuser (admin/adminpassword)
# - Start the development server

3. Access the Application

Web App: http://localhost:8000
Admin Panel: http://localhost:8000/admin
API Root: http://localhost:8000/api/

Default superuser credentials:

Username: admin
Password: adminpassword

Development Setup (Without Docker)

Prerequisites

Python 3.12+
Node.js 18+
PostgreSQL 16

1. Setup Python Environment

# Create virtual environment
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

2. Setup Node.js & TailwindCSS

# Install Node dependencies
npm install

# Build TailwindCSS (one-time)
npm run build:css

# Or watch for changes during development
npm run watch:css

3. Configure Environment

# Create .env file
cp env.sample .env

# Edit .env with your database settings
# For local development, update POSTGRES_HOST to 'localhost'

4. Setup Database

# Run migrations
python manage.py migrate

# Create superuser
python manage.py createsuperuser

# Collect static files
python manage.py collectstatic

5. Run Development Server

python manage.py runserver

Docker Commands

# Start containers
docker-compose up

# Start in background
docker-compose up -d

# Stop containers
docker-compose down

# View logs
docker-compose logs -f web

# Run migrations
docker-compose exec web python manage.py migrate

# Create superuser
docker-compose exec web python manage.py createsuperuser

# Collect static files
docker-compose exec web python manage.py collectstatic

# Open Django shell
docker-compose exec web python manage.py shell

# Run management commands
docker-compose exec web python manage.py <command>

# Rebuild containers
docker-compose up --build

TailwindCSS Commands

# Build CSS (production)
npm run build:css

# Watch for changes (development)
npm run watch:css

When using Docker, the Tailwind watcher runs in a separate container automatically.

Main URL Routes

Public Routes

/ - Homepage with search
/providers/ - Provider search and listing
/providers/match/ - Smart Matching Quiz
/providers/emergency/ - Emergency Mode
/providers/compare/ - Compare Providers
/providers/categories/ - Browse categories
/providers/<slug>/ - Provider detail page
/accounts/login/ - Login
/accounts/register/ - Register

Authenticated Routes

/accounts/dashboard/ - User dashboard
/providers/favorites/ - My favorites
/providers/quotes/ - My quote requests
/providers/quotes/received/ - Provider's received quotes
/providers/<slug>/request-quote/ - Request a quote

Admin

/admin/ - Django admin panel

Project Structure

FindAPro/
├── apps/
│   ├── accounts/      # Custom user model, authentication
│   ├── providers/     # Service providers, categories, search
│   ├── reviews/       # User reviews on providers
│   └── core/          # Homepage, utilities, base views
├── config/            # Django project settings
├── templates/         # HTML templates
│   ├── base.html
│   ├── accounts/
│   ├── providers/
│   ├── reviews/
│   └── core/
├── static/
│   ├── src/           # TailwindCSS input
│   └── css/           # TailwindCSS output
├── scripts/           # Docker entrypoint scripts
├── Dockerfile
├── docker-compose.yml
├── requirements.txt
├── package.json
└── tailwind.config.js

Key Features Explained

🎯 Smart Matching Quiz

Take an interactive 5-step quiz to find providers that match your needs:

Select service category
Enter your location
Choose urgency level
Select budget range
Pick your priority (quality, speed, price, or reviews)

The algorithm scores providers based on your preferences and shows top matches with match percentages and reasons.

URL: /providers/match/

🚨 Emergency Mode

Find providers available for urgent jobs right now:

Filters to only emergency-ready providers
Shows "Available NOW" vs "Accepts Emergencies"
Direct call buttons for immediate contact
Emergency rate information displayed

URL: /providers/emergency/

⚖️ Side-by-Side Compare

Compare up to 3 providers simultaneously:

Rating, reviews, pricing comparison
Experience, location, verification status
Skills and services offered
Emergency availability
Quick action buttons (View Profile, Request Quote, Call)

URL: /providers/compare/?ids=1,2,3

❤️ Favorites System

Save providers to your favorites:

One-click save/unsave
Dedicated favorites page
Accessible from navigation

URL: /providers/favorites/

📋 Quote Request System

Request and manage quotes:

Customers can request quotes from providers
Providers can respond with pricing
Track quote status (pending, quoted, accepted, declined)
Support for emergency requests

URLs:

Request: /providers/<slug>/request-quote/
My Quotes: /providers/quotes/
Provider Quotes: /providers/quotes/received/

🖼️ Provider Gallery

View provider portfolios:

Multiple images per provider
Featured image support
Lightbox viewer for full-size images
Captions and alt text for accessibility

Access: View on provider detail pages

API Endpoints

Providers

GET    /api/providers/           # List all providers
GET    /api/providers/?category= # Filter by category
GET    /api/providers/?city=     # Filter by city
GET    /api/providers/?zip=      # Filter by zip code
GET    /api/providers/?verified= # Filter verified only
GET    /api/providers/<id>/      # Provider detail
GET    /api/providers/featured/  # Featured providers
GET    /api/providers/top_rated/ # Top rated providers

Reviews

GET    /api/reviews/             # List reviews
POST   /api/reviews/             # Create review (authenticated)
GET    /api/reviews/<id>/        # Review detail
PUT    /api/reviews/<id>/        # Update review (owner)
DELETE /api/reviews/<id>/        # Delete review (owner)
GET    /api/reviews/my_reviews/  # Current user's reviews

Models

CustomUser

Extended Django AbstractUser
User types: Customer, Service Provider
Profile fields: phone, avatar, bio, city, state, zip_code

ServiceCategory

name, slug, description, icon, image

ServiceProvider

Basic: name, slug, description, tagline
Category & Skills
Contact: email, phone, website
Location: address, city, state, zip_code
Business: pricing_range, years_experience
Media: image, logo
Status: is_verified, is_active, is_featured
Emergency: is_available_now, accepts_emergency, emergency_rate_info
Computed: average_rating, review_count

ProviderReview

user, provider (FK)
rating (1-5), title, comment
would_recommend, service_date
helpful_count

FavoriteProvider

user, provider (FK)
Timestamp tracking

ProviderImage

provider (FK), image, caption, alt_text
is_featured, order
Gallery/portfolio images for providers

QuoteRequest

user, provider (FK)
Request: title, description, timeline, budget
Contact: preferred_contact, phone
Location: service_address, service_city, service_zip
Status: pending, viewed, quoted, accepted, declined, expired
Provider Response: quote_amount, quote_message, quoted_at
is_emergency flag for urgent requests

Environment Variables

Variable	Description	Default
DEBUG	Debug mode	True
SECRET_KEY	Django secret key	(generate one)
ALLOWED_HOSTS	Allowed hosts	localhost,127.0.0.1
POSTGRES_DB	Database name	findapro
POSTGRES_USER	Database user	findapro_user
POSTGRES_PASSWORD	Database password	findapro_password
POSTGRES_HOST	Database host	db (Docker) / localhost
POSTGRES_PORT	Database port	5432

Adding Sample Data

Quick Setup (Recommended)

Populate the database with realistic mock data using the built-in command:

docker-compose exec web python manage.py populate_data

This creates:

10 Service Categories (Plumbing, Electrical, Cleaning, HVAC, etc.)
10 Mock Users (username: john_doe, jane_smith, etc. / password: password123)
13 Service Providers with realistic details and descriptions
40-70 Reviews randomly distributed across providers
Emergency-ready providers with availability settings
Sample quote requests (if applicable)

Note: Gallery images need to be added manually through the Django Admin panel.

Reset Data

To reset and repopulate:

docker-compose exec web python manage.py flush --noinput
docker-compose exec web python manage.py migrate
docker-compose exec web python manage.py populate_data

Manual Data Entry

You can also add data manually through:

Django Admin (http://localhost:8000/admin)
- Login with admin / adminpassword
- Add categories first, then providers
- Reviews are added by registered users
Django Shell - For custom data scripting:

docker-compose exec web python manage.py shell

Troubleshooting

Docker credential error on Mac

If you see docker-credential-desktop: executable file not found:

# Edit Docker config to remove credential helper
echo '{"auths": {}, "currentContext": "desktop-linux"}' > ~/.docker/config.json

Container not starting

Check logs for errors:

docker-compose logs web

Database connection issues

Ensure PostgreSQL is healthy:

docker-compose ps  # Should show "healthy" for db

TailwindCSS not building

Rebuild CSS manually:

docker-compose exec web npm run build:css

Contributing

Fork the repository
Create a feature branch
Make your changes
Submit a pull request

License

MIT License - feel free to use this project for learning or as a starting point for your own marketplace.

Name		Name	Last commit message	Last commit date
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config		config
docs/images		docs/images
scripts		scripts
static/src		static/src
templates		templates
.gitignore		.gitignore
Dockerfile		Dockerfile
README.md		README.md
docker-compose.yml		docker-compose.yml
env.sample		env.sample
manage.py		manage.py
package.json		package.json
requirements.txt		requirements.txt
tailwind.config.js		tailwind.config.js

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FindAPro - Local Services Marketplace

Features

Core Features

Advanced Features

Tech Stack

Quick Start with Docker

Prerequisites

1. Clone and Configure

2. Build and Run

3. Access the Application

Development Setup (Without Docker)

Prerequisites

1. Setup Python Environment

2. Setup Node.js & TailwindCSS

3. Configure Environment

4. Setup Database

5. Run Development Server

Docker Commands

TailwindCSS Commands

Main URL Routes

Public Routes

Authenticated Routes

Admin

Project Structure

Key Features Explained

🎯 Smart Matching Quiz

🚨 Emergency Mode

⚖️ Side-by-Side Compare

❤️ Favorites System

📋 Quote Request System

🖼️ Provider Gallery

API Endpoints

Providers

Categories

Reviews

Models

CustomUser

ServiceCategory

ServiceProvider

ProviderReview

FavoriteProvider

ProviderImage

QuoteRequest

Environment Variables

Adding Sample Data

Quick Setup (Recommended)

Reset Data

Manual Data Entry

Troubleshooting

Docker credential error on Mac

Container not starting

Database connection issues

TailwindCSS not building

Contributing

License

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