Swap Tech

Description

Swap Tech is a platform that promotes eco-friendly tech consumption by facilitating the refurbishment and recycling of electronic devices. The platform supports two user types: refurbishers who can purchase, refurbish, and sell devices, and recyclers who can buy verified refurbished devices.

Tech Stack

Backend

• Django
• Flask
• PyTorch
• Transformers
• Pillow

Frontend

• Django Templates
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript

Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/wilsonz347/Swap-Tech.git

2. Create and activate virtual environment

python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install backend dependencies

cd backend
pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Run Django migrations

python manage.py migrate

5. Start servers

cd backend/general_backend
python manage.py runserver

Navigate to root directory
cd backend/ai_integrate
python chatbot.py

Features

Dual user roles (Refurbisher/Recycler) Device marketplace User authentication system AI-powered chatbot Profile management Notification system

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details

Challenges We Faced

Technical Challenges

1. Setting up dual authentication flows for refurbishers and recyclers

Implementation Challenges

1. Connecting Flask-based chatbot with Django main application

2. Implementing live notifications for marketplace updates

Development Process Challenges

1. Balancing feature implementation within hackathon timeframe

Future Improvements

• Implement location/direct swap to find sustainable resources near the user's area.
• Live-tracking user sustainability based on off their contributions