CreativeTalent

CreativeTalent is a platform designed to connect creative professionals with opportunities in the industry. It allows users to showcase their portfolios, find job listings, and network with other creatives.

Features

• User registration and profile management
• Portfolio uploads and management
• Job listing and application system
• Networking features to connect with other professionals
• Search functionality for jobs and portfolios
• Admin dashboard for managing users and listings
• Responsive design for mobile and desktop use

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React, Redux, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
• Deployment: Docker, AWS

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/dev-voy/creative-talent.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd creative-talent

3. Install dependencies for both frontend and backend:

   npm install

4. Set up environment variables: Create a .env file in the root directory and add the necessary environment variables for database connection, JWT secret, and other configurations. Example:

    DATABASE_URL=your_database_url
    JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   

5. Running the Application To run the application in development mode, use the following commands:

   npm run dev

6. Build the application for production:

   npm run build
   npm start

7. Access the application in your browser at http://localhost:3000.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to CreativeTalent! If you have suggestions or improvements, please fork the repository and submit a pull request. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

License

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

Contact

For any questions or inquiries, please contact the project maintainer at Ashutosh Gaurav.

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank all the contributors and the open-source community for their support and resources that made this project possible.

Issues

If you encounter any issues while using the application, please check the issues section of the repository. You can also report new issues or bugs you find.