Trending Skills & Project Ideas Platform

A modern web platform that helps users discover trending skills and find relevant project ideas to advance their careers. Features responsive design, advanced filtering, and comprehensive skill insights with data transparency.

Features

Core Functionality

Trending Skills Discovery - Real-time skill popularity tracking with growth indicators
Project Idea Suggestions - Curated projects mapped to specific skills and difficulty levels
Advanced Search & Filtering - Multi-category filters with smooth animations
Skill Demand Analytics - Salary ranges, job postings, and market demand data
Progress Tracking - Personal learning journey management
Bookmarking System - Save favorite skills and projects for later

User Experience

Responsive Design - Optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop
Dark/Light Mode - Accessible theme options with proper contrast
Smooth Micro-Animations - Enhanced hover effects and transitions
Lazy Loading - Performance-optimized content loading
Intuitive Navigation - Clean, user-friendly interface design

Data Transparency

Source Attribution - Clear data sourcing with credibility indicators
Partnership Information - Transparent disclosure of data partnerships
Last Updated Timestamps - Data freshness indicators
Methodology Disclosure - How skill rankings are calculated

Tech Stack

Frontend: React 18, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
UI Components: shadcn/ui component library
Animations: Framer Motion for smooth interactions
State Management: React hooks and Context API
Build Tool: Vite for fast development and building
Testing: Vitest and React Testing Library

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Node.js 16+
npm or yarn package manager

Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/skills-platform.git
cd skills-platform

Install dependencies:

npm install

Start the development server:

npm run dev

Open http://localhost:5173 in your browser.

Project Structure

skills-platform/
├── src/
│   ├── components/
│   │   ├── skills/
│   │   │   ├── skill-card.tsx
│   │   │   ├── skills-grid.tsx
│   │   │   └── skill-level-badge.tsx
│   │   ├── projects/
│   │   │   ├── project-card.tsx
│   │   │   ├── projects-grid.tsx
│   │   │   └── project-difficulty-badge.tsx
│   │   ├── filters/
│   │   │   ├── category-filter.tsx
│   │   │   ├── search-bar.tsx
│   │   │   └── mobile-filters.tsx
│   │   ├── layout/
│   │   │   ├── header.tsx
│   │   │   ├── footer.tsx
│   │   │   └── main-layout.tsx
│   │   ├── theme/
│   │   │   ├── theme-provider.tsx
│   │   │   └── theme-toggle.tsx
│   │   └── ui/
│   │       ├── card.tsx
│   │       ├── button.tsx
│   │       ├── badge.tsx
│   │       └── empty-state.tsx
│   ├── hooks/
│   │   ├── use-bookmarks.ts
│   │   └── use-mobile-view.ts
│   ├── data/
│   │   ├── skills-data.ts
│   │   └── projects-data.ts
│   ├── types/
│   │   └── index.ts
│   └── App.tsx
├── public/
└── docs/

Key Components

Skill Card

Displays comprehensive skill information including:

Popularity score and growth indicators
Salary range data
Job posting counts
Required certifications
Data source attribution
Bookmark functionality

Project Card

Shows project details with:

Difficulty level indicators
Required skills mapping
Time investment estimates
Learning outcomes
External resources links
Save to favorites option

Advanced Filtering

Category Filters: Technology, Business, Creative, Data Science, Game Development
Difficulty Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Skill Types: Technical, Soft Skills, Certifications
Salary Ranges: Customizable range sliders
Time Investment: Project duration filters

Search Functionality

Real-time search across skills and projects
Autocomplete suggestions
Search result highlighting
Recent searches history
Popular search terms

Data Sources & Transparency

Skill Data Sources

LinkedIn Learning: Course enrollment and completion data
GitHub: Repository activity and programming language trends
Stack Overflow: Developer survey results and question frequency
Indeed/Glassdoor: Job posting frequency and salary data
Coursera/Udemy: Course popularity and ratings

Credibility Indicators

Source reliability ratings
Data freshness timestamps
Sample size information
Methodology explanations
Partnership disclosure

Example Data Structure

interface Skill {
  id: string;
  name: string;
  category: SkillCategory;
  popularityScore: number;
  growthRate: number;
  salaryRange: {
    min: number;
    max: number;
    currency: string;
  };
  jobPostings: number;
  demandScore: number;
  source: DataSource;
  certifications: Certification[];
  relatedSkills: string[];
}

interface DataSource {
  name: string;
  url: string;
  lastUpdated: string;
  reliability: number;
  description: string;
}

Features Implementation

High Priority Features

Enhanced Search Box

// Advanced search with autocomplete
const useEnhancedSearch = () => {
  const [query, setQuery] = useState('');
  const [suggestions, setSuggestions] = useState([]);
  const [recentSearches, setRecentSearches] = useState([]);
  
  // Debounced search implementation
  const debouncedSearch = useMemo(
    () => debounce((searchTerm: string) => {
      // Search logic with autocomplete
    }, 300),
    []
  );
};

Bookmarking System

// Local storage based bookmarking
const useBookmarks = () => {
  const [bookmarks, setBookmarks] = useState<BookmarkState>({
    skills: [],
    projects: []
  });
  
  // Persist to localStorage
  useEffect(() => {
    localStorage.setItem('bookmarks', JSON.stringify(bookmarks));
  }, [bookmarks]);
};

Category Filtering

Multi-select category options
Animated filter transitions
Filter persistence across sessions
Clear all filters functionality
Filter result counts

Medium Priority Features

Progress Tracking

Learning path creation
Skill completion tracking
Achievement badges
Progress visualization
Goal setting and reminders

LinkedIn Integration

Profile skill matching
Endorsement integration
Job recommendation sync
Professional network insights
Skill gap analysis

Performance Optimizations

Lazy Loading

// Intersection Observer for lazy loading
const useIntersectionObserver = (callback: () => void) => {
  const targetRef = useRef(null);
  
  useEffect(() => {
    const observer = new IntersectionObserver(([entry]) => {
      if (entry.isIntersecting) {
        callback();
      }
    });
    
    if (targetRef.current) {
      observer.observe(targetRef.current);
    }
    
    return () => observer.disconnect();
  }, [callback]);
};

Virtualization

Large list performance optimization
Dynamic height calculation
Smooth scrolling experience
Memory usage optimization

Accessibility

WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
Keyboard navigation support
Screen reader optimization
High contrast mode support
Focus management
ARIA labels and descriptions

Testing

Unit Tests

npm run test

Integration Tests

npm run test:integration

E2E Tests

npm run test:e2e

Performance Testing

npm run lighthouse

Deployment

Development

npm run dev

Production Build

npm run build
npm run preview

Environment Variables

VITE_API_BASE_URL=https://api.skillsplatform.com
VITE_ANALYTICS_ID=your_analytics_id
VITE_FEATURE_FLAGS=advanced_search,bookmarks,tracking

API Integration

Skills API

// Fetch trending skills
GET /api/skills?category={category}&limit={limit}

// Get skill details
GET /api/skills/{skillId}

// Search skills
GET /api/skills/search?q={query}

Projects API

// Get projects by skill
GET /api/projects?skillId={skillId}

// Get project details
GET /api/projects/{projectId}

// Filter projects
GET /api/projects?difficulty={level}&duration={time}

Contributing

Fork the repository
Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature-name
Make your changes and add tests
Commit changes: git commit -am 'Add feature'
Push to branch: git push origin feature-name
Submit a Pull Request

Development Guidelines

Follow TypeScript best practices
Use Tailwind CSS utilities over custom CSS
Write comprehensive tests
Update documentation for new features
Maintain accessibility standards
Follow semantic versioning

Security

Input validation and sanitization
XSS protection
CSRF protection
Rate limiting
Data encryption
Privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA)

Browser Support

Chrome 90+
Firefox 88+
Safari 14+
Edge 90+

License

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

Support

Issues: GitHub Issues
Discussions: GitHub Discussions
Email: support@skillsplatform.com
Documentation: Wiki

Acknowledgments

Data providers and partners
Open source community
User feedback and contributions
Design inspiration from modern platforms

Discover your next career move with data-driven skill insights

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