DevQuest - Programming Forum Platform

A collaborative programming forum platform designed to facilitate code sharing, learning, and community interaction.

Features

• User authentication and profile management
• Thread creation and browsing by categories
• Code snippet sharing with syntax highlighting
• Reputation system with badges
• Responsive design for all devices
• Real-time notifications
• User profile customization
• Code discussion threads
• Advanced search capabilities
• Community moderation tools

Technology Stack

• Frontend: React, TailwindCSS, shadcn/ui components
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Authentication: Passport.js
• State Management: React Query
• Form Handling: React Hook Form with Zod validation

Development Setup

1. Install dependencies:

   npm install

2. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

The application will be available at the Replit-provided URL.

Project Structure

├── client/           # Frontend React application
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── components/  # Reusable UI components
│   │   ├── hooks/      # Custom React hooks
│   │   ├── lib/        # Utility functions
│   │   └── pages/      # Page components
├── server/           # Backend Express server
│   ├── lib/         # Server utilities
│   ├── auth.ts      # Authentication logic
│   └── routes.ts    # API routes
├── shared/          # Shared types and schemas
└── docs/            # Project documentation

Features Implementation

1. User Management

   • Registration and authentication
   • Profile customization
   • Reputation tracking
   • Badge system

2. Content Management

   • Thread creation and management
   • Category organization
   • Code snippet sharing
   • Syntax highlighting

3. Community Features

   • Voting system
   • User reputation
   • Achievement badges
   • Notifications

4. Code Sharing

   • Syntax highlighting
   • Code formatting
   • Multiple language support
   • Copy functionality

Documentation

For more detailed information, please refer to:

• API Documentation
• Database Schema
• Use Cases
• Project Documentation

Contributing

Please read our Contributing Guide for details on our code of conduct and the process for submitting pull requests.

DevQuest