Our idea connects tourists with local businesses to foster cultural integration and support economic growth. It prioritises environmental sustainability and promotes responsible tourism, by creating a platform that allow tourists in a given area to engage with the local businesses and make payments via the application with ease.

1. Introduction
2. Features
3. Tech Stack
4. Installation
   • Prerequisites
   • Setup
5. Usage

Local Roots is a web-based marketplace that allows tourists and business travelers to book services from local businesses or freelancers. By leveraging Open Payments API, the platform simplifies cross-border transactions, supporting local economies and creating more sustainable tourism practices.

• Search and filter local businesses based on location and service category.
• Secure payment integration using Open Payments API.
• Modal-based booking and payment system.
• User-friendly and responsive interface.

• Frontend: React, TypeScript, CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: SQLite
• API Integration: Open Payments API

Ensure you have the following tools installed:

• Node.js (v14 or later)
• npm (v6 or later)
• SQLite3

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/IsaTippens/interledger.git
   cd interledger

2. Install the dependencies:

  # backend dependencies
  npm install
  # react dependencies
  cd frontend
  npm install
  # initialise database
  npx ts-node ./testing/test_db.ts

3. Start the Development Server:

   # Terminal #1
   npx ts-node ./backend/app.ts

   # Terminal #2
   cd frontend
   npm start

1. Choose a service from categories like cleaning, gardening, babysitting, and catering.
2. Book and pay for services securely using the Open Payments API.