RatingEats

Restaurant review and rating platform with user profiles, favorites, and JWT authentication.

The Problem

RatingEats is a platform where users can discover restaurants, read reviews from other users, and share their own ratings and experiences. Beyond just browsing, users can create a profile, save favorite restaurants, and build a personal history of reviews.

Architecture

Built with a Vue.js frontend and a Node.js backend, using MongoDB Atlas as the database. User authentication is handled with JWT, similar to the approach used in FinanHealth, allowing secure access to personalized features like favorites and profile management.

Key Features

Restaurant search and browsing
User-submitted reviews and ratings
User profiles with saved favorites
JWT-based authentication for personalized features

Technical Challenges

Structuring a Vue.js frontend to consume a custom Node.js API
Managing authenticated state across the app with JWT
Designing a MongoDB schema that supports reviews, ratings, and user relationships (favorites) efficiently