Project for LaunchCode's Liftoff Program
College Explorer Platform Welcome to College Explorer! This platform empowers you to effortlessly discover and manage your favorite colleges. Start by using the search feature to find colleges based on your preferences. Save the ones you're interested in, compare them, or even edit with personal notes. If you ever encounter any issues or have questions, feel free to reach out to our team using the 'Contact Us' form. Enjoy exploring your college options!
Getting Started
Prerequisites Ensure you have the following installed: IntelliJ Node.js MySQL Workbench
Installation Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/sharee-tech/college-application.git
Navigate to the project directory: cd college-application/frontend
Install dependencies: npm install
Open in VSCode: code .
Run frontend: npm start
Set up the MySQL database: Create a MySQL database. Configure the database connection in backend/platform/src/main/resources/application.properties
Run the backend application in IntelliJ: college-application/backend
Access the application in your web browser at http://localhost:8081
Grayson Cummins contributed to backend & frontend | Sharion Cranston contributed to frontend