Loca: Find Local Services Fast

Welcome to Loca, your go-to solution for instantly connecting with local experts. Whether you need a plumber, electrician, or any other service provider, Loca is here to help you find the best professionals near you in no time.

Features

•	Instant Service Discovery: Quickly find local services based on your location.
•	User-Friendly Interaction: Simple and intuitive interface for seamless user experience.
•	Real-time Updates: Get real-time information on available service providers.
•	Enhanced with Google Places API: Leveraging the power of Google Places API for accurate and comprehensive local service listings.

Demo

Here’s a quick demo of how Loca works:

User: “Hey Loca, any plumbers near me in Texas?” Loca: “Yes! I found a great one nearby. Check it out and book now!”

#Getting Started

To get started with Loca, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

•	Node.js and npm installed on your machine.
•	A Google Places API key.

Installation

1.	Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/git-create-devben/loca.git

2.	Navigate to the project directory:

cd loca

3.	Install the required dependencies:

npm install

Configuration

1.	Create a .env file in the root directory and add your Google Places API key:

REACT_APP_GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

Running the Application

1.	Start the development server:

npm start

2.	Open your browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to see Loca in action.

Usage

When you open Loca, you’ll be greeted with a friendly welcome message:

Welcome text: “Hey! What can I find for you today?”

Simply type in your query, and Loca will provide you with a list of local service providers based on your location.

Contribution

We welcome contributions from the community! To contribute:

1.	Fork the repository.
2.	Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-branch).
3.	Make your changes.
4.	Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some feature').
5.	Push to the branch (git push origin feature-branch).
6.	Open a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgements

•	Thanks to the Google Places API for providing comprehensive local service listings.

##Contact

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or [email protected].