Path Mitra - Your Smart Employment Companion

Path Mitra is a modern, responsive, and user-friendly platform designed to help users navigate their career path through a guided step-by-step assistance module.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js, Tailwind CSS (Vite)
• Backend: Laravel (REST API)
• Database: MySQL
• Authentication: Laravel Sanctum

Project Structure

• frontend/: React application.
• backend/: Laravel application.

Getting Started

1. Database Setup

Since you are using Windows, if you are using XAMPP or a similar server:

1. Open phpMyAdmin (or your preferred MySQL client).
2. Create a new database named pathmitra.

2. Backend Setup

1. Open a terminal and navigate to the backend directory:

   cd backend

2. Install dependencies (already installed but good to verify):

   composer install

3. Run the migrations to create the required tables:

   php artisan migrate

4. Start the Laravel development server:

   php artisan serve

   The backend will be available at http://localhost:8000.

3. Frontend Setup

1. Open a new terminal and navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd frontend

2. Install the dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the Vite development server:

   npm run dev

   The frontend will be available at the URL provided by Vite (usually http://localhost:5173).

Key Features Implemented

• Stunning UI: The application features a beautiful, dynamic, and professional design using Tailwind CSS.
• Guided Navigation System: A step-by-step questionnaire that recommends the best career path based on the user's qualifications, experience, and interests.
• User Dashboard: A personalized dashboard for users to track their applications, saved jobs, and profile completion.
• RESTful API: Laravel backend with configured models, migrations, and controllers for Jobs and Authentication.
• Authentication Pages: Beautiful and responsive login and registration pages.

Enjoy building your career with Path Mitra!