Alumni Connect Platform

This is an Alumni Connect platform built using Next.js for the frontend, Express.js for the backend, and DynamoDB as the database.

Features

• User Registration: Alumni can register on the platform by providing their details.
• User Authentication: Alumni can log in to the platform using their credentials.
• Profile Management: Alumni can update their profile information, including their contact details, work experience, and education history.
• Alumni Directory: Alumni can search and connect with other registered alumni.
• Job Board: Alumni can post job opportunities or search for job openings posted by other alumni.
• Events: Alumni can view and RSVP to upcoming events organized by the alumni community.
• Messaging: Alumni can communicate with each other through private messages.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: Next.js, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Express.js, Node.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Web3: Solidity, Hardhat, Ethers.js

Getting Started

To get started with the Alumni Connect platform, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/your-username/alumni-connect.git
2. Install the dependencies for the frontend and backend:
   • Frontend: cd frontend && npm install
   • Backend: cd backend && npm install
3. Set up the database:
   • Create a DynamoDB table to store alumni data.
   • Configure the database connection in the backend code.
4. Start the development server:
   • Frontend: cd frontend && npm run dev
   • Backend: cd backend && npm run dev
5. Access the platform in your browser at http://localhost:3000.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to the Alumni Connect platform, please follow these guidelines:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make your changes and commit them.
4. Push your changes to your forked repository.
5. Submit a pull request to the main repository.

Contact

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out to us at par76.pkar@gmail.com.