Campus Connect

Campus Connect is a modern, full-stack web application designed to strengthen connections within the college community. It provides a platform for students, faculty, and alumni to engage, share opportunities, and collaborate effectively.

🌟 Features

• Authentication System: Secure login and registration using JWT
• Interactive UI: Modern, responsive design built with React and Tailwind CSS
• Real-time Chat: Integrated chat functionality for seamless communication
• Resource Sharing: Platform for sharing academic materials and projects
• AI-Powered ChatBot: Intelligent assistance using OpenAI integration
• File Upload: Support for document and media sharing
• Protected Routes: Secure access to authenticated content
• Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach for all devices

🛠️ Tech Stack

Frontend

• React 18
• Vite
• React Router DOM
• Tailwind CSS
• Framer Motion (for animations)
• React Hot Toast (for notifications)
• Axios (for API calls)
• Firebase (for real-time features)
• Supabase (for authentication)

Backend

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB (with Mongoose)
• JWT Authentication
• OpenAI Integration
• Multer (for file uploads)
• Cheerio (for web scraping)
• CORS enabled
• Cookie Parser

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• MongoDB
• npm or yarn

Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/campusconnect.git
cd campusconnect

2. Install Frontend Dependencies

cd frontend
npm install

3. Install Backend Dependencies

cd ../Backend
npm install

4. Environment Setup Create a .env file in the Backend directory with the following variables:

MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_uri
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key

Running the Application

1. Start the Backend Server

cd Backend
npm start

2. Start the Frontend Development Server

cd frontend
npm run dev

The application will be available at http://localhost:5173

📁 Project Structure

campusconnect/
├── frontend/
│   ├── public/
│   │   ├── src/
│   │   │   ├── components/
│   │   │   ├── pages/
│   │   │   ├── context/
│   │   │   └── utils/
│   │   ├── package.json
│   │   └── vite.config.js
│   │
│   └── Backend/
│       ├── controllers/
│       ├── models/
│       ├── routes/
│       ├── middlewares/
│       ├── utils/
│       ├── scraper/
│       └── app.js

🤝 Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

📝 License

This project is licensed under the ISC License.