🗳️ Polling Management System

A comprehensive Full-Stack Web Application for creating, managing, and participating in polls. Designed with modern technologies to deliver a secure, efficient, and user-friendly platform for collecting opinions, conducting surveys, and facilitating decision-making. 🚀

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🌟 Features

🔐 User Authentication:

• Secure registration and login using JWT.
• Password encryption for enhanced security.
• Session management to restrict unauthorized access.

📝 Create Polls:

• Add a title, description, and multiple voting options.
• Customizable poll settings: Single or multiple votes per user.

🛠️ Manage Polls:

• Edit or delete polls with ease.
• Admin privileges for overseeing all polls in the system.

🗳️ Voting:

• Cast votes securely on available polls.
• Real-time vote count updates.
• Prevent duplicate voting by tracking user participation.

📊 Results Visualization:

• Real-time updates as votes are cast.
• Interactive results displayed via graphs and charts.
• Summarized results accessible to poll creators and participants.

🔍 Search and Filter:

• Search for polls by title, keywords, or creator.
• Filter polls by categories, popularity, or creation date.

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🛠️ Technology Stack

🖥️ Frontend:

• React.js: Dynamic and responsive user interface.
• CSS: Styling and layout design.
• JavaScript (ES6+): Interactivity and functionality.

⚙️ Backend:

• Node.js: Server-side scripting and API handling.
• Express.js: Backend logic and APIs.

📂 Database:

• MongoDB: Flexible, document-oriented NoSQL database.

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📂 Project Modules

1. User Module:

   • User authentication, profile management, and session handling.

2. Poll Management Module:

   • Create, edit, and delete polls with customizable options.

3. Voting Module:

   • Secure voting with real-time updates.

4. Results Visualization Module:

   • Display poll results using charts and graphs.

5. Database Module:

   • Efficient storage and retrieval of user, poll, and vote data.

6. Search and Filter Module:

   • Navigate and find polls easily with advanced filters.

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🚀 Installation

Prerequisites:

• Node.js
• MongoDB

Steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Subramanian7986/polling-management-system.git  
   cd polling-management-system  

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install  

3. Start MongoDB:

   • Run mongod for a local instance.

4. Set Environment Variables:

   • Create a .env file and set the MONGODB_URI and JWT_SECRET.

5. Start the Application:

   npm start  

6. Access the App:

   • Open http://localhost:5000 in your browser.

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📊 Database Schema

• users: Stores user credentials and roles.
• polls: Stores poll details and associated candidates.
• votes: Tracks user votes for polls.

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🎯 Future Enhancements

• 🌐 Multilingual support for a global audience.
• 📧 Email notifications for poll updates.
• 📈 Advanced analytics and visualizations.

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📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Crafted with ❤️ for seamless and interactive polling experiences. 🗳️