Project Name: Skillz Syncer

Skillz Syncer is a platform designed to help coders network, find mentors, collaborate on projects, and discover opportunities. Whether you are a beginner looking to gain practical experience or an experienced developer seeking collaboration, SkillzSyncer connects you with like-minded individuals and teams to build, learn, and grow together.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure sign-up and login system.
• User Profiles: Create and customize your profile with skills, bio, and experience.
• Project Listings: Post and search for projects to collaborate on.
• Matching System: Find projects that match your skills and interests.
• Messaging: Communicate with other users through a simple messaging system.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express, MongoDB
• Deployment: Vercel

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• npm or yarn
• MongoDB (local or remote instance)

Clone the Repository

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

Backend Setup

1. Navigate to the backend directory:

   cd backend

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Create a .env file in the backend directory and add your MongoDB URI and JWT secret:

   MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_uri
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   

4. Start the backend server:

   npm start

Frontend Setup

1. Navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd ../frontend

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Create a .env file in the frontend directory and add the backend API URL:

   REACT_APP_API_URL=http://localhost:5000
   

4. Start the frontend development server:

   npm start

Deployment

Deploying to Vercel

1. Push your code to a GitHub repository.

2. Go to Vercel and import your GitHub repository.

3. Follow the prompts to deploy both your frontend and backend. Vercel will automatically detect the appropriate settings from your project configuration.

Usage

1. Sign up for a new account or log in with existing credentials.
2. Create your profile by adding your skills and bio.
3. Browse available projects or post your own.
4. Use the search/filter functionality to find projects that match your skills.
5. Start collaborating and messaging with other users.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch: git checkout -b feature-branch-name.
3. Make your changes and commit them: git commit -m 'Add new feature'.
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature-branch-name.
5. Submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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Thank you for using Skillz Syncer. Together, we can build, learn, and grow!