🚀 SkillXchange

SkillXchange is a modern platform to connect learners and experts, enabling seamless skill exchange and collaboration. Built with Next.js, Firebase, and Tailwind CSS, it offers real-time chat, video calls, and role-based profiles for an engaging learning experience.

🌟 Features

• 👥 User registration & login with Firebase Authentication
• 🎭 Role selection: Learner or Expert
• 💬 Real-time chat powered by GetStream
• 📹 Video calls integrated via ZEGOCLOUD
• 📝 User profiles with editable details and skill listings
• ⭐ Review system for learners to rate experts
• 📱 Fully responsive and mobile-friendly design

🛠 Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js
• Authentication & Database: Firebase (Firestore)
• Chat: GetStream
• Video Calls: ZEGOCLOUD
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• State Management: React Hooks

📦 Installation

Follow these steps to run SkillXchange locally:

1. Clone the repo

git clone https://github.com/mr-coder-raj/SkillXchange.git

2. Navigate into the folder

cd SkillXchange

3. Install dependencies

npm install

4. Create a .env.local file and add your config keys:

NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=your_clerk_publishable_key_here
CLERK_SECRET_KEY=your_clerk_secret_key_here

5. Run the development server

npm run dev

Open your browser and visit:

👉 http://localhost:3000