Shamba-Move is a Laravel-based platform designed to revolutionize agricultural practices by providing online expertise, educational resources, and a knowledge exchange hub for farmers, agronomists, and agricultural enthusiasts. This project aims to bridge the gap between traditional farming methods and modern agricultural technologies, ensuring that users have access to the latest information and expert advice to enhance their farming practices.
Shamba-Move is an innovative platform designed to support the agricultural community by providing a comprehensive suite of tools and resources. It enables users to seek expert advice, access educational materials, and participate in a knowledge exchange system that fosters community learning and collaboration.
- Expert Consultation: Connect with agricultural experts for personalized advice and problem-solving.
- Educational Resources: Access a vast library of articles, videos, and tutorials on various agricultural topics.
- Knowledge Exchange: Participate in forums and discussion boards to share experiences and learn from others.
- User Profiles: Create and manage personal profiles to track progress, contributions, and interactions.
- Search and Filter: Easily find relevant content and experts using advanced search and filtering options.
- Real-time Notifications: Stay updated with the latest discussions, responses, and content through real-time notifications.
To install and run Shamba-Move locally, follow these steps:
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/algoetech/shamba-move.git cd shamba-move -
Install dependencies:
composer install npm install npm run dev
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Database setup: Configure your database settings in the .env file and run the migrations:
php artisan migrate
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Serve the application:
php artisan serve
Visit http://localhost:8000 in your browser to access Shamba-Move.
Shamba-Move relies on several environment variables for configuration. Ensure the following variables are set in your .env file:
```bash
APP_NAME: The name of your application.
APP_ENV: The application environment (local, production, etc.).
APP_KEY: The application key.
DB_CONNECTION: The database connection type.
DB_HOST: The database host.
DB_PORT: The database port.
DB_DATABASE: The database name.
DB_USERNAME: The database username.
DB_PASSWORD: The database password.
```
Additional configuration options can be found and customized in the config directory.
Once the application is up and running, you can:
- Register and create a profile: Sign up and set up your user profile to start interacting with the community.
- Browse and search content: Use the search and filter features to find specific topics or experts.
- Participate in discussions: Join forums and discussion boards to share your knowledge and seek advice.
- Access educational materials: Explore the library of articles, videos, and tutorials to enhance your agricultural knowledge.
- Consult with experts: Reach out to experts for personalized advice and solutions to your farming challenges.
We welcome contributions to Shamba-Move! To contribute:
- Fork the repository.
- Create a new branch for your feature or bugfix.
- Make your changes and commit them with descriptive messages.
- Push your changes to your forked repository.
- Submit a pull request to the main repository.
Please ensure your code adheres to our coding standards and includes appropriate tests.
Shamba-Move is open-source software licensed under the MIT license.
For any inquiries or support, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- GitHub Issues: https://github.com/algoetech/shamba-move/issues
Thank you for using Shamba-Move! Together, we can advance agricultural practices and build a thriving farming community.