StayNest is a full-stack hybrid web application that helps students and professionals find affordable, verified, and comfortable accommodations (PGs, hostels, and co-living spaces) in cities across India.
It combines a React.js frontend with a PHP + MySQL backend, making it fast, scalable, and easy to deploy locally through XAMPP.
StayNest rebrands and modernizes the earlier “PG Life” concept into a polished, modern web application.
The React frontend provides a smooth and responsive UI, while PHP APIs handle authentication, property management, and database transactions.
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend | React.js, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap |
| Backend | PHP 8.0 |
| Database | MySQL |
| Server | Apache (XAMPP) |
| Build Tools | Node.js, npm, React Scripts |
| Version Control | Git, GitHub |
StayNest/ ├── react-app/ # React source code (frontend) │ ├── src/ │ ├── public/ │ ├── package.json │ └── README.md ├── api/ # PHP API endpoints (backend) ├── css/ ├── img/ ├── index.php # Serves React build ├── dashboard.php ├── staynest.sql # MySQL database └── build/ # React build output (from react-app)