Alumni-Student Networking Portal

Welcome to the Alumni-Student Networking Portal repository! This project aims to create a platform that facilitates networking between alumni and current students, providing a space for mentorship, job opportunities, and professional growth.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Contributing
• License
• Contact

Features

• User Authentication: Secure login and registration for both alumni and students.
• Profile Management: Create and manage profiles with personal and professional information.
• Messaging: Real-time messaging system for communication between users.
• Job Board: Post and apply for job opportunities within the network.
• Event Management: Organize and participate in networking events and webinars.
• Search Functionality: Advanced search to find alumni or students based on various criteria.

Installation

To get started with the Alumni-Student Networking Portal, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Chaos-19/Alumni-Student-Networking-Portal.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd Alumni-Student-Networking-Portal

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Set up environment variables: Create a .env file in the root directory and add the necessary environment variables as specified in .env.example.

5. Run the application:

   npm start

Usage

Once the application is running, you can access it in your browser at http://localhost:3000. From there, you can register as a new user, create your profile, and start networking.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! To contribute, follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Make your changes and commit them:

   git commit -m 'Add some feature'

4. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

5. Open a pull request.

Please make sure to follow the Code of Conduct and adhere to the guidelines in the Contributing Guide.

License

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

Contact

For any questions or feedback, please feel free to reach out:

• Project Maintainer: Chaos-19
• Email: [email protected]

Thank you for your interest in the Alumni-Student Networking Portal!