Skillmates

Skillmates is a social platform designed to connect individuals with similar skills and interests. Whether you're looking for collaborators, mentors, or friends who share your passions, Skillmates helps you find like-minded people.

Table of Contents

• Getting Started
• Features
• Technologies Used

Getting Started

To get started with Skillmates, follow these steps:

1. Clone this repository.
2. Install the necessary dependencies by running npm install.
3. Set up the backend server by navigating to the server directory and running npm install there as well.
4. Create a MongoDB database and configure the connection details in the server's .env file.
5. Start the backend server by running npm start in the server directory.
6. Start the frontend development server by running npm start in the root directory.
7. Visit http://localhost:3000 in your web browser to use Skillmates.

Features

• User Profiles: Create a profile with your skills, interests, and personal information.
• Search and Connect: Find users with matching skills and interests and connect with them.
• Private Messaging: Send private messages to your connections.
• Project Collaboration: Create and join projects with other users who share your skills.
• News Feed: Stay updated with the latest posts and activities from your connections.
• Authentication: Secure user authentication with JWT.

Technologies Used

Skillmates is built using the MERN stack:

• Frontend: React
• Backend: Node.js and Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
• Styling: CSS and Bootstrap