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Blood Link
Platform connecting blood donors with recipients using MERN stack and Google Maps API
About This Project
Blood Link is a life-saving platform that connects blood donors with recipients in emergency situations. Built with the MERN stack and integrated with Google Maps API, the platform enables users to find nearby blood donors based on blood type and location. The platform includes features like donor registration, emergency requests, real-time notifications, and location-based search. It also provides donor verification, appointment scheduling, and comprehensive tracking of blood donation history.
Key Features
- ✓Donor and recipient registration
- ✓Location-based donor search
- ✓Real-time emergency notifications
- ✓Blood type compatibility checking
- ✓Appointment scheduling system
- ✓Donor verification and rating
- ✓SMS and email notifications
- ✓Mobile-responsive design
- ✓Admin dashboard for management
- ✓Donation history tracking
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Donor registration form with verification
Challenges
- ⚠Implementing real-time location-based matching
- ⚠Ensuring data privacy and security
- ⚠Building efficient notification system
- ⚠Handling emergency requests with urgency
Solutions
- ✓Used Google Maps Geocoding API for location services
- ✓Implemented end-to-end encryption for sensitive data
- ✓Built real-time notification system with Socket.io and Twilio
- ✓Created priority queue system for emergency requests
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Project Info
Duration
5 months
Team Size
2 people
Timeline
March 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Rating
4.8/5.0
Technologies Used
ReactNode.jsExpress.jsMongoDBGoogle Maps APISocket.ioJWTNodemailerTwilio
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Performance
Search results in < 2 seconds
Active Users
2,500+ registered users