Sahpathi: The Socio-Academic Portal of RGIPT

Welcome to Sahpathi, the Socio-Academic Portal of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Jais. This platform is designed to seamlessly integrate academic resources and social interactions for the RGIPT community.

Features

• Examspace:

  • Access to a vast collection of books.
  • Previous year question papers for exam preparation.
  • Comprehensive notes to aid in studies.
  • Projects section for academic collaboration.

• Socialspace:

  • Stay updated on upcoming events within the campus.
  • Explore information about various societies and clubs in the college.

• Contribute:

  • Contribute to the community by uploading and sharing notes.
  • Foster a collaborative learning environment.

Technologies Used

• Frontend:

  • React.js is utilized for the client-side development.

• Backend:

  • Node.js and Express power the backend services.

• Database:

  • MongoDB is used as the database to store and retrieve information efficiently.

• File Storage:

  • Google Drive API is integrated for storing large files like notes and exam materials.

• Hosting:

  • The portal is hosted on an AWS EC2 instance, accessible via sahpathi.co.in.

• CI/CD Pipeline:

  • A Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline is implemented using .github/workflows for automated testing and deployment.

Installation Guide

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ayushg03/Sahpathi.git
   

2. Navigate to the Client folder:

   cd Sahpathi/Client
   

3. Install frontend dependencies:

   npm install
   

4. Run the Frontend i.e. Client:

   npm start
   

5. Navigate to the Server folder:

   cd ../Server
   

6. Install Backend dependencies:

   npm install
   

7. Write .env file in Server directory & replace all secrets.

8. Write a Credentials.json file in routes folder with all google drive api secrets.

9. Run the Backend i.e. Server:

   node server.js
   

10. Voila! Frontend running on 3000 and backend on 5000 :)

Feedback and Issues

If you have any feedback, suggestions, or encounter issues, please feel free to open an issue or reach out to us at [email protected].

Let's make Sahpathi the go-to platform for the RGIPT community! Happy coding! 🚀