TigerStorage is a full-stack storage rental platform for Princeton University students. With secure CAS authentication, students can easily rent or offer storage space during transitional periods such as summer break or study abroad. It provides tailored dashboards for both renters and lenders, with intuitive listing management and seamless user experience.
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend | React + Vite |
| Backend | Flask (Python) |
| Database | PostgreSQL |
| Auth | Princeton CAS |
| Deployment | Render |
- Link: https://tigerstorage-frontend.onrender.com
- Note: The live demo link is currently down.
Landing page
Renter dashboard
- Map view
- Grid view
Lender dashboard
- Create a listing
- View details of a listing
- Approving a renter request
Admin platform
Additional features
- Ratings for lenders
- Flagging listings
There is no formal test suite at this time. To manually test:
- Use Postman or curl to check API routes
- Use React Developer Tools to verify frontend state
- Simulate login or mock session data locally
- Testing with Pytest + React Testing Library
- Image uploads for storage listings
- Payment integration (Stripe, PayPal)
- User profiles and preferences
- Admin dashboard
- Responsive mobile design
- Chatbot integration for support
Q: Can anyone use this platform? A: No — authentication is restricted to Princeton University users via CAS.
Q: Why can't the frontend access the backend? A: Make sure your .env file includes a valid VITE_API_URL, and CORS is configured in Flask.
Q: How do I reset the database?
psql "your-connection-string" -f backend/database.sql- Diya Hundiwala (Computer Science Princeton '27)
- Shirley Yu (Computer Science Princeton '27)
- Cindy Tong (Computer Science Princeton '27)