ServiceLink - Online Service Marketplace

ServiceLink is a full-stack marketplace platform built with Django, designed to connect service providers with customers. The application allows users to create professional listings, upload images, search for services, and manage their personal portfolio with real-time value calculations.

1. Project Goals

The project aims to provide a secure environment for local commerce:

• User Empowerment: Allow individuals to monetize their skills easily.
• Reliability: Use a robust backend to ensure data persistence and security.
• Clean UX: Provide a responsive interface that works on all devices.

2. User Experience (UX)

User Stories

• As a Visitor: I want to browse services and use the search bar to find specific offerings.
• As a Registered User: I want to post new services with descriptions, prices, and images.
• As an Owner: I want to edit or delete my listings to keep my information accurate.
• As a Professional: I want to see the total financial value of my active ads on my dashboard.

3. Features

• Authentication: Secure Login/Register/Logout flow using Django Allauth.
• CRUD Management: Full control over service listings (Create, Read, Update, Delete).
• Image Processing: Dynamic image uploading and resizing using the Pillow library.
• Portfolio Dashboard: A private "My Ads" page for every user.
• Search Engine: Keyword-based filtering for the main service list.

4. Manual Testing Documentation

I have performed extensive manual testing throughout the development lifecycle. Each test case below is linked to a visual proof located in the /documentation folder.

Test ID	Feature	Expected Result	Visual Proof (Click to view)
t1-t2	Admin Panel	Successfully managed services via admin backend.	View t1 / t2
t3-t4	UI Layout	Initial list converted to Bootstrap cards.	View t3 / t4
t5-t6	Navbar	Navigation links change based on session.	View t5 / t6
t7	Allauth	Functional Sign-Up form with validation.	View t7
t8-t9	Forms	Service data is correctly captured and saved.	View t8 / t9
t10-t11	Database	Multiple services display correctly with details.	View t10 / t11
t12-t13	Feedback	Success alerts appear after login/update.	View t12 / t13
t14-t15	Security	Confirm prompt appears before deletion.	View t14 / t15
t16	Search	Search bar returns results for keywords.	View t16
t17-t18	Logic	Dashboard correctly sums portfolio prices.	View t17 / t18
t19-t21	Media	Images render correctly in cards and details.	View t19 / t20
t22	Polish	Final responsive detail view with action buttons.	View t22

5. Technologies Used

• Languages: Python, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript.
• Framework: Django 5.x.
• Libraries: Pillow, Django-Allauth.
• Database: SQLite3.

6. Credits

• Code Institute: For the project framework and support.

7. Credits

• Code Institute: For the pedagogical framework.
• Django Documentation: For technical guidance.

Online Service Marketplace

• Link-ul GitHub: https://github.com/Sori678/online-service-marketplace

• Link-ul Live Heroku: https://online-service-sorin-c2b78d35ddee.herokuapp.com/