🖥️ Ten Thousand Hours Project

A platform designed to help you sharpen your Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) skills. Practice DSA questions, earn points, and level up to unlock proficiency certificates! 🏆 Plus, get assistance from our chatbot, Partner, who will help you with DSA and tech-related questions.

Preview the project

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📂 Project Structure

The repository is organized into two main directories:

• server/: Backend code built with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB.
• tenthousandhours_project/: Frontend code crafted using React.

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✨ Features

• 📝 Practice a wide variety of DSA questions.
• 🏆 Earn points as you solve problems and get closer to proficiency certificates.
• 🤖 Chatbot assistance for real-time help with DSA and tech queries.
• 🎯 Integrated frontend and backend for a smooth user experience.

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🛠️ Technologies Used

Backend

• Node.js: JavaScript runtime for server-side development.
• Express: Fast and minimalist web framework for Node.js.
• MongoDB: NoSQL database for data storage.

Frontend

• React: JavaScript library for building user interfaces.

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🚀 Getting Started

Follow these steps to set up the project locally:

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed on your machine.
• MongoDB installed and running locally or in the cloud.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repo-name.git
   cd your-repo-name

2. Set up the Backend:

   • Navigate to the server directory:

     cd server

   • Create a .env file in the server directory and add your MongoDB connection string and other environment variables:

     MONGODB_URI=your-mongodb-connection-string
     PORT=5000
     JWT_SECRET=your-jwt-secret-key

   • Install backend dependencies and start the server:

     npm install
     nodemon index.js

   • The server should now be running on http://localhost:5000.

3. Set up the Frontend:

   • Navigate to the frontend directory:

     cd ../tenthousandhours_project

   • Install frontend dependencies and start the React app:

     npm install
     npm start

   • The React app should now be running on http://localhost:3000.

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🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Here's how you can get involved:

Steps to Contribute

1. Fork the repository
2. Clone your forked repo to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-forked-repo-name.git

3. Create a new branch for your feature:

   git checkout -b feature-name

4. Make your changes and commit them with clear messages:

   git commit -m "Add a brief message about your feature"

5. Push your branch to GitHub:

   git push origin feature-name

6. Create a Pull Request on the main repository with a description of your changes.

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Contribution Guidelines

• 🔧 Follow coding standards and write clear comments.
• ✅ Test your changes thoroughly before making a pull request.
• 💬 Communicate politely and respect other developers' work.

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🌐 Follow Me

Stay connected and follow my journey:

• GitHub: https://github.com/sp9324
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sp49/

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💬 Feedback

If you have any feedback or suggestions, feel free to reach out by opening an issue or contacting me on social media. Your input is highly appreciated!