Project Description:

The Campus-Only Barter Marketplace is a web-based platform that enables students within a university or college campus to exchange goods and services without using money. It promotes sustainability, resource-sharing, and affordability by allowing students to barter items like books, electronics, hostel essentials, or even tutoring help.

Key Features:

1. User Registration & Campus Verification:

   • Students must sign up using their campus email ID for verification.

   • Profile includes name, course, year, and interests.

2. List Items for Barter:

   • Upload item name, image, condition, description, and preferred exchange items.

   • Option to list “services” like helping with assignments, tutoring, etc.

3. Search & Filter Listings:

   • Filter based on category (books, electronics, etc.), condition, or course relevance.

   • Sort listings by newest, most requested, or nearby.

4. Chat & Negotiation:

   • Built-in messaging system for users to discuss and negotiate trades.

5. Barter Proposals:

   • Users can send and receive barter offers.

   • Accept or reject proposals with counter offers.

6. User Ratings & Trust System:

   • Rate each completed exchange.

   • Profile trust score improves with successful, positive exchanges.

7. Transaction History & Inventory:

   • Dashboard showing traded items and active listings.

   • Option to re-list previously bartered items.

8. Moderation & Reporting:

   • Admin panel to manage inappropriate content or user abuse.

   • Users can report fake or damaged item listings.

Tech Stack Suggestions:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript

• Backend: Node.js / PHP / Java (any one)

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB

• Authentication: JWT or OAuth (campus email-based)

• Optional: Socket.io (for real-time chat), Cloudinary (for image upload)