Alumnis-Hub

**Alumnis-Hub is a dynamic platform designed to connect junior and senior students of a college. Built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js), the application provides a collaborative space for students to share their profiles, interact, and build meaningful connections. The platform features email OTP verification for account security and robust messaging functionalities to facilitate seamless communication.

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Features

🎓 Student Networking

• 3rd and 4th-year students can share their LinkedIn, GitHub, and LeetCode profiles in a feed.
• 1st and 2nd-year students can view, like, and share these posts.

🔒 Secure Registration and Login

• User authentication with bcrypt.js for password hashing.
• Email OTP verification using Email.js ensures account security.

💬 Messaging System

• Real-time messaging allows users to connect and collaborate.

📬 Feed Interactions

• Posts can be liked, shared, and commented on, promoting a vibrant and interactive community.

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Technologies Used

Technology	Description
React.js	Frontend framework for building the UI.
Express.js	Backend framework for handling server logic.
Node.js	Server-side runtime environment.
MongoDB	NoSQL database for storing user data.
bcrypt.js	For secure password hashing.
Email.js	To send OTPs for email verification.

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Installation and Setup

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/Abishek00ujj/Alumni-s-Hub.git
   cd alumnis-hub

2. Backend Setup

   • Navigate to the server directory:

     cd server

   • Install dependencies:

     npm install

   • Create a .env file and configure the following variables:

     MONGO_URI=<your-mongodb-connection-string>
     EMAIL_USER=<your-email-address>
     EMAIL_PASS=<your-email-password>
     JWT_SECRET=<your-jwt-secret-key>
     

   • Start the backend server:

     npm start

3. Frontend Setup

   • Navigate to the seniorscommunity directory:

     cd ../seniorscommunity

   • Install dependencies:

     npm install

   • Start the frontend server:

     npm start

4. Access the Application
   Open your browser and navigate to:

   http://localhost:3000
   

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Future Enhancements

• Alumni Integration: Extend the platform to include alumni, enabling further mentorship and career guidance.
• Advanced Analytics: Implement analytics to provide insights into user engagement.
• Mobile App: Develop a mobile application for easier accessibility.

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Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please follow these steps:

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

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Disclaimer

The project is under active development. New features and improvements are added regularly.

Please do not clone for commercial purposes.

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**Built with ❤️ by Abishek **