DevLinkUp Frontend

DevLinkUp is a web application designed to connect developers based on their skills, interests, and project needs. It serves as a networking platform where developers can collaborate, share ideas, and work on projects together. This repository contains the frontend code for the DevLinkUp platform.

Features

• User authentication (Sign up, Log in, Log out)
• Profile creation and management
• Browse developer profiles based on skills and interests
• Match with other developers for collaboration
• Send and receive connection requests
• Real-time chat with connected developers
• Upgrade to Gold or Silver membership plan

Technologies Used

• React: JavaScript library for building user interfaces
• Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework for styling
• Vite: Frontend build tool for fast development
• Axios: HTTP client for API requests
• Socket.IO: Real-time communication for messaging
• Framer Motion: Animation library for smooth transitions and interactive UI animations
• Razorpay: Razorpay payments to upgrade to premium features

Getting Started

Screenshots

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed on your local machine:

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm (v6 or higher)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

https://github.com/KhalkarYash/dev-link-up-frontend.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

cd dev-link-up-frontend

3. Install dependencies:

npm install

4. Start the development server:

npm run dev

The application will be running at http://localhost:5173.

Building for Production

To create a production build of the project, run the following command:

npm run build

This will create a dist folder with the production-ready files.

Deployment

To deploy the frontend to a hosting platform like Vercel, Render, or GitHub Pages, follow the specific platform's deployment guidelines. Ensure the base in vite.config.js is set properly if deploying to GitHub Pages.

Contributing

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-branch)
3. Make your changes and commit (git commit -m 'Add some feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature-branch)
5. Create a Pull Request

License

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