BeautyQueue is a backend API designed to facilitate a salon booking system similar to Uber, providing users with a seamless experience to book services at various salons. This API supports functionality for users, salons, and stylists, handling appointment scheduling, user profiles, salon listings, and other essential features.

• PHP Version: 8.1.10
• Node Version: 19.8.1
• Laravel Version: 10.48.12

This project serves as the backend API only and is designed to connect with various frontend frameworks via RESTful endpoints.

• User Management: Registration, authentication, and profile management for customers and salon staff.
• Salon Listings: Allows salons to list their services and availability.
• Booking System: Enables users to book and manage appointments.
• Notifications and Reminders: Sends notifications to users about upcoming appointments.
• Ratings and Reviews: Allows users to rate and review their salon experiences.

Ensure that the following are installed on your system:

• PHP 8.1.10
• Node.js 19.8.1
• Composer (latest version)
• MySQL (or your preferred database)

1. Clone the Repository Clone the project repository to your local machine and navigate into the project directory:

   git clone https://github.com/Jody-Heid/beautyqueue.git
   cd beautyqueue

2. Install Dependencies Install the project dependencies using Composer:

   composer install

3. Setup Laravel Run the following command to set up the Laravel project:

   php artisan key:generate
   php artisan migrate
   php artisan db:seed

4. Start the Server Start the Laravel development server:

   php artisan serve

   The server will be running at http://localhost:8000. You can now access the API endpoints using a tool like Postman or cURL.