CodeHunt - Online Marketplace for Digital Freelance services (MERN STACK Web Application)

CodeHunt is a FULL STACK (MERN STACK) Web Application. It is an online Marketplace / Platform that connects freelancers and clients from all around the Globe.

Key Features

(i)User Authentication

• Signup and Login: Users can create accounts and log in securely.
• User Profiles: Customize profiles with personal information and skills.

(ii) Project Listings

• Create Projects: Clients can post detailed project listings, including requirements, budget, and deadlines.
• Search and Browse: Freelancers can search and filter project listings based on their skills and preferences.

(iii) Messaging System

• Real-time Chat: Clients and freelancers can communicate in real-time via an integrated messaging system.

(iv) Payments Integration

• Secure Payments: Integrated payment processing for clients to pay freelancers.

(v) Reviews and Ratings

• Feedback System: Clients can leave reviews and ratings for freelancers upon project completion.
• Profile Reputation: Build a reputation based on the quality of work and feedback received.

Tech Stack

• Frontend:
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • React.js
  • Redux for state management
  • Axios for API calls
• Backend:
  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • MongoDB for database storage
  • JWT for authentication
• Database: MongoDB
• Payment Processing: Stripe
• Real-time Messaging: WebSocket

Installation

To run CodeHunt locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/yourusername/CodeHunt.git
2. Navigate to the project directory: cd CodeHunt
3. Install dependencies: npm install
4. Create a .env file and configure environment variables like database connection, API keys, etc.
5. Start the development server: npm start

Contribution Guidelines

We welcome contributions from the community. If you'd like to contribute to CodeHunt, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix: git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
3. Make your changes and commit them: git commit -m "Add your feature"
4. Push your changes to your fork: git push origin feature/your-feature-name
5. Create a pull request to the main repository.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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