Rental Marketplace Template

Hey there! If you've just installed the Rental Marketplace template into your Xano workspace and want to learn how to use it, you've come to the right place. In this blog post, we'll walk you through the details of this template, explore its features, and show you how to interact with the live demo.

Understanding the Template

The Rental Marketplace template is designed to help you build a two-sided marketplace application for renting properties or accommodations. Here's what's included:

• 21 API endpoints: These endpoints handle various functionalities like managing listings, reservations, user accounts, and more.
• 3 database tables: User, Listing, and Reservation tables store data related to users, properties, and bookings.
• 10 pre-populated records: The database comes with dummy data to help you get started quickly.
• 2 add-ons: These add-ons extend the functionality of the API endpoints by providing additional data or logic.

You can find more details about the template, including installation instructions and relevant links, on the Rental Marketplace page in Xano's marketplace.

Exploring the Database

Let's start by taking a look at the database tables included in the template:

1. User Table: This table stores information about the users of your rental marketplace, including both guests and hosts (property owners).
2. Listing Table: Here, you'll find details about the properties or accommodations available for rent. Each listing is associated with an owner (host) from the User table.
3. Reservation Table: This table keeps track of bookings made by guests. It references the User table for the guest's information and the Listing table for the booked property's details.

To visualize the relationships between these tables, simply click the "Show Table Relationships" button in the Xano dashboard. This will display a helpful graph representing the connections.

Exploring the API Endpoints

The Rental Marketplace template comes with a dedicated API group containing all the endpoints you'll need to build your application. These endpoints handle various functionalities, such as:

• Managing listings (creating, updating, deleting)
• Retrieving a user's listings
• Handling reservations (creating, updating, canceling)
• Uploading images for listings
• And more!

Remember, all the endpoints in this template are fully customizable. You can modify them, add new ones, or remove unnecessary ones based on your specific requirements.

Interacting with the Live Demo

To help you understand how the template works in action, we've created a live demo that simulates a front-end application interacting with the Xano backend. Here's how you can access and use the live demo:

1. Navigate to the Rental Marketplace page in Xano's marketplace.
2. Click the "Live Demo" button to open the demo in a new tab.
3. Provide your Xano API base URL for the Rental Marketplace API group. You can find this URL in the Xano dashboard by navigating to the API section and copying the API group base URL for the Rental Marketplace group.

Once you've entered your API base URL, the live demo will load, and you'll be able to interact with it. Here are some things you can do:

• Search for properties based on location and check-in/check-out dates.
• View details of individual listings, including images, descriptions, and pricing.
• Make reservations for listed properties.
• Sign up or log in as a user (guest or host).
• View your reservations and listings (if logged in as a host).
• Host your own property by creating a new listing.

Keep in mind that this is just a mock front-end to demonstrate how the template's API endpoints can be used in a real application. Your actual front-end implementation can look and function differently based on your specific requirements.

Next Steps

Now that you've familiarized yourself with the Rental Marketplace template, you're ready to start building your own rental marketplace application. Here are some potential next steps:

• Customize the API endpoints and database schemas to fit your specific use case.
• Integrate third-party services like Stripe for payment processing or Ably for real-time messaging and notifications.
• Build your front-end application using the technology of your choice (React, Vue, Angular, etc.) and connect it to the Xano backend.
• Extend the template with additional features, such as user reviews, search filters, or advanced booking management.

Remember, Xano is a no-code platform, so you can accomplish all of this without writing a single line of code!

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team or join our community forums. Happy building!