skillLink

skillLink is a community-driven platform designed to empower freelancers by fostering a collaborative environment where they can discuss, share knowledge, offer peer support, and find job opportunities. With dedicated forums, collaboration tools, and job posting features, skillLink provides an all-in-one solution for freelancers looking to grow their network, improve skills, and access valuable resources.

Features

• Discussion Forums: Engage with other freelancers on various topics, share insights, and learn from industry peers.
• Job Posting and Searching: Post freelance job opportunities or search for roles that match your skills.
• Resource Library: Access curated articles, guides, and tools tailored for freelance professionals.
• Profile and Portfolio Management: Showcase your skills and past projects to attract potential clients and collaborators.
• Notifications and Messaging: Receive job alerts, stay updated on new posts, and communicate directly with other members.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: postgres
• Authentication: OAuth
• Hosting: Vercel

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm installed on your machine
• MongoDB database set up (local or cloud-based, e.g., MongoDB Atlas)

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/sahaniindrajit/skillLink
   cd skillLink

2. Install dependencies for frontend and backend:

   npm install
   cd ../backend
   npm install

3. Configure environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the backend folder and add:

     PORT=3000
     JWT_PASSWORD=your_password
     UPLOADTHING_TOKEN=Your_uploadthing_api_token
     DATABASE_URL=Your_postgres_db_link

4. Run the application:

   • In the frontend folder:

     npm run dev

   • In the backend folder:

     npm run dev

5. Access the app:

   • Open your browser and go to http://localhost:5173.

Usage

1. Sign Up / Log In: Authenticate via Google or GitHub.
2. Explore the Community: Join discussion forums, start or respond to threads, and connect with other freelancers.
3. Post Jobs: Create job posts or search for freelance work.
4. Collaborate: Use the collaboration tools to work with other members, share files, and discuss project details.
5. Customize Your Profile: Add skills and portfolio items to enhance your profile.

Contribution Guidelines

We welcome contributions to enhance PDF Talk. To contribute, please follow the guidelines below:

1. Fork the Repository: Fork the project repository to your own GitHub account.
2. Create a Branch: Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix:

git checkout -b feature/new-feature

3. Make Changes: Implement your feature or fix the issue.
4. Test Your Changes: Ensure that all the changes you made are working as expected and do not break any functionality.
5. Commit Your Changes: Commit your changes with a descriptive commit message:

git commit -m "Added new feature: feature description"

6. Push the Changes: Push your branch to GitHub:

git push origin feature/new-feature

7. Create a Pull Request: Submit a pull request to the main repository, describing the changes you made. The project maintainers will review your pull request and merge it if everything is in order.