Skill Swap

Welcome to Skill Swap, a vibrant platform that connects professionals through an engaging swipe-based interface. Discover, match, and collaborate with others who share your skills, whether you're a developer, designer, writer, or any other skilled individual. Skill Swap empowers you to update your profile, showcase your projects, and build meaningful connections in a community designed for creativity and collaboration.

🚀 Problem Statement

Finding the perfect collaborator or learning from peers with similar expertise can be tough. Skill Swap solves this by offering:

• A swipe-left/swipe-right mechanism to match with professionals based on shared skills.
• Flexible profile updates to reflect your expertise and portfolio.
• A project showcase to highlight your work and attract partners.
• A secure, scalable, and intuitive platform for skill-based networking.

📺 Demo Video

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🌟 Features

• Swipe-to-Match: Swipe left or right to connect with users who share your skills.
• Dynamic Profiles: Update your skills, bio, and portfolio to shine in the community.
• Project Showcase: Add and display projects to showcase your expertise.
• Real-Time Matching: Powered by Redis for fast, efficient connections.
• Robust Backend: Built with Java Spring Boot and MongoDB for scalability and reliability.
• Modern Frontend: Node.js ensures a dynamic and responsive user experience.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Backend: Java Spring Boot for powerful and scalable API development.
• Frontend: Node.js for a dynamic, modern, and responsive interface.
• Database: MongoDB for flexible, schema-less storage of user and project data.
• Caching: Redis for real-time matching and performance optimization.
• Other Tools: REST APIs, JSON for data exchange, and modern DevOps practices.

📋 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java 17+
• Node.js 16+
• MongoDB
• Redis
• Git

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/skill-swap/skill-swap.git
   cd skill-swap

2. Backend Setup (Spring Boot):

   • Navigate to the backend directory:

     cd backend

   • Configure MongoDB and Redis in application.properties.
   • Build and run:

     ./mvnw spring-boot:run

3. Frontend Setup (Node.js):

   • Navigate to the frontend directory:

     cd frontend

   • Install dependencies:

     npm install

   • Run the Node.js server:

     npm start

4. Database & Cache:

   • Ensure MongoDB and Redis are running locally or provide remote connection strings.
   • Initialize the database with the provided init-db.js script (if applicable).

5. Access the App:

   • Visit http://localhost:3000 (or the configured port) in your browser.

👥 Creators

Skill Swap was brought to life by a talented team of innovators, each contributing their unique expertise:

• Mukul Gupta ([email protected])
  A master of system architecture, Mukul ensured seamless integration of the platform’s components, tying together the backend and frontend for a cohesive experience.
• Navya Gupta ([email protected])
  With a passion for modern web development, Navya crafted the dynamic and engaging frontend using Node.js, delivering an intuitive and visually appealing user interface.
• Kushal Goyal ([email protected])
  A backend enthusiast, Kushal built the robust core of Skill Swap using Java Spring Boot, ensuring scalability and performance for a growing user base.
• Dishant Kapoor ([email protected])
  A data optimization expert, Dishant leveraged Redis to power real-time matching, making connections lightning-fast and efficient.

Together, this team blended their skills in backend development, frontend design, and system optimization to create a platform that fosters collaboration and creativity.

📈 Future Enhancements

• In-App Messaging: Enable direct communication between matched users.
• Skill-Based Ratings: Allow users to rate collaborators based on expertise.
• AI-Powered Matches: Use machine learning for smarter, personalized recommendations.
• Mobile Apps: Launch iOS and Android versions for skill-swapping on the go.

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions to Skill Swap! To get started:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m "Add your feature").
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature).
5. Open a Pull Request.

📜 License

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

📬 Contact

Reach out to any of our creators via email or open an issue on the repository for questions, feedback, or collaboration ideas.

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Skill Swap - Swipe, Match, Create! Crafted by a team dedicated to empowering professionals through collaboration.