Technology Stack

This document describes the technologies used to build the Car & Bike Rental Management System. It is intended for clients and the general public who want to understand how the system is built.

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Framework & UI

• Next.js – A modern web framework that powers the application. It enables fast page loads, clear structure, and easy deployment.
• React – The library used to build the user interface. It keeps the interface responsive and easy to update.
• TypeScript – A typed programming language that reduces errors and makes the codebase easier to maintain and extend.

Together, these provide a type-safe, responsive, and accessible web application.

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Styling & Components

• Tailwind CSS – A utility-first styling approach that keeps the design consistent and the application fast to load.
• shadcn/ui – A set of reusable, accessible UI components (buttons, forms, tables, dialogs, etc.) that follow modern design and accessibility standards.
• Radix UI – Underpins many of the components with accessible behaviour (keyboard support, screen readers, focus management).

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Database

• PostgreSQL – A reliable relational database that stores vehicles, bookings, customers, and all other business data securely.
• Prisma – A modern data layer that connects the application to the database with type-safe queries and structured migrations.

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Authentication

• NextAuth.js – Handles secure sign-in for staff and administrators. It manages sessions and supports role-based access (admin, manager, staff, viewer) so the right people see the right features.

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Forms & Validation

• React Hook Form – Manages form input and submission efficiently, with minimal re-renders and a good user experience.
• Zod – Validates data on both the client and the server so that only valid information is saved (e.g. correct dates, required fields, email format).

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Payments

• Stripe – Processes online payments when bookings are confirmed. It supports collecting payment and issuing refunds from the dashboard, and keeps payment data secure and compliant.

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Email

• Resend – Sends transactional emails such as booking confirmations and invoice emails. It is reliable and designed for automated, professional messages.

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Charts & Analytics

• Recharts – Powers the dashboard charts and analytics (revenue over time, bookings by status, top vehicles, etc.) so you can see performance at a glance.

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Other

• jsPDF – Generates PDF invoices for rentals that can be downloaded or emailed.
• Lucide – Provides the icons used across the application (cars, calendar, users, etc.).
• Vercel – A common hosting platform for deploying the application with automatic builds and global delivery.

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This stack is chosen for reliability, security, and maintainability, so the system can grow with your business.