Round-Robin Coupon Distribution with Abuse Prevention

📌 Overview

A live web application that distributes coupons in a round-robin manner while preventing abuse through IP tracking and cookies. Users can claim coupons without logging in, and safeguards are in place to prevent multiple claims within a restricted time frame.

🚀 Features

• Round-Robin Coupon Assignment: Ensures fair distribution.
• Guest Access: No login required.
• Abuse Prevention Mechanisms:
  • IP Tracking: Restricts multiple claims from the same IP.
  • Cookie-Based Tracking: Prevents users from bypassing restrictions.
• User Feedback: Displays claim success messages and timers for reattempts.
• Admin Panel: Allows admins to add and manage coupons.
• Deployment Ready: Hosted on a live server.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js (TypeScript)
• Backend: Next.js API Routes, Prisma ORM
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Auth & Tracking: Cookies & IP Address Logging

🔧 Setup Instructions

1️⃣ Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/adarshdotdev/your-repo.git
cd your-repo

2️⃣ Install Dependencies

yarn install  # or npm install

3️⃣ Set Up Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following:

DATABASE_URL=postgresql://user:password@localhost:5432/db_name

4️⃣ Apply Prisma Migrations

npx prisma migrate dev --name init

5️⃣ Run the Development Server

yarn dev  # or npm run dev