Smart Home Automation Dashboard

Welcome to the Smart Home Automation Dashboard repository! This project aims to provide a comprehensive solution for managing and controlling various smart home devices from a centralized web application.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure user authentication system using JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
  • Access Token: A short lived session token.
  • Refresh Token: A longer lifespan token assigned on logging in and is used to retrieve a new access token in the event of an outdated access token without the need for the user to renter their credentials.
• Dashboard Overview: View a summary of all connected smart devices and their current status.
• Device Control: Control individual devices remotely, including lights, thermostats, security cameras, and more.
• Data Visualization: Visualize historical data and analytics for energy consumption, temperature trends, and other relevant metrics.
• Responsive Design: Built with React and Tailwind CSS, ensuring compatibility with various screen sizes and devices.

Technologies Used

• React: Frontend framework for building user interfaces.
• TypeScript: Typed superset of JavaScript for enhanced code quality and development experience.
• Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development.
• MongoDB: NoSQL database for storing device configurations, user data, and historical analytics.
• JWT: JSON Web Tokens for secure authentication and authorization.

Getting Started

To get a local copy up and running follow these simple steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/WardZid/smart-home-dashboard.git

2. Install dependencies:

   cd smart-home-dashboard
   npm install

3. Start the development server:

   npm start

4. Access the application:

   Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

Build Script

To build the project for deployment, run:

npm run build

This command will generate a production-ready build in the docs folder.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to this project, please follow these guidelines:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -am 'Add some feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature).
5. Create a new Pull Request.