JEC-SPACE

JEC-SPACE is a mini project for the 6th semester at Jorhat Engineering College. It is a common college space where resources can be shared efficiently among users. The platform allows students to connect, share, and access resources, making campus life more collaborative and convenient.

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🌐 Live Demo

Access the deployed app here:
https://jec-space.vercel.app/

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🌟 Features

• User Authentication: Secure signup, login, and OTP verification.
• Resource Sharing: Users can post, browse, and interact with resources.
• Contact & Support: Contact form for queries and complaints.
• Admin Panel: Manage users, products, and contact responses.
• Responsive UI: Modern, mobile-friendly interface using Ant Design.
• Integrated Chatbot: Get instant help and resolve doubts about the UI or platform features with the built-in chatbot for a better user experience.

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🛠️ Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• MongoDB
• React
• Express
• Ant Design (AntD)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/rkbyoo/JEC-space.git
   cd JEC-space

2. Install dependencies:

   • Backend:

     cd server
     npm i

   • Frontend:

     cd ../client
     npm i

3. Environment Variables:

   Create a .env file in the server directory with the following:

   MAIL_USER=your_email@gmail.com
   MAIL_PASS=your_mail_api_password
   DATABASE_URL=your_mongodb_connection_string 
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   PORT=5000
   CLOUD_NAME=your_cloudinary_cloud_name
   API_KEY=your_cloudinary_api_key
   API_SECRET=your_cloudinary_api_secret
   FOLDER_NAME=folder_name
   CLIENT_ORIGIN=https://your_client_url
   

   Create a .env file in the client directory with the following:

   VITE_API_URL=https://backend_deployed_url/api
   

4. Run the application:

   • Backend:

     cd server
     npm run dev

   • Frontend:

     cd ../client
     npm run dev

5. Access the app:
   Open http://localhost:5173 in your browser, or use the deployed version.

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💬 Chatbot Support

JEC-SPACE features an integrated chatbot to assist users with any doubts or questions regarding the UI and platform usage. Click the chat button at the bottom right of the app to get instant help and enhance your experience.

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📁 Project Structure

client/
  ├── src/
  │   ├── pages/
  │   ├── components/
  │   ├── apicalls/
  │   ├── redux/
  │   ├── assets/
  │   └── App.jsx
server/
  ├── config/
  ├── controllers/
  ├── mail/
  ├── middleware/
  ├── models/
  ├── routes/
  ├── uploads/
  ├── utils/
  └── ...

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📱 Future Work

• Mobile App:
  Plans to develop a native app using React Native for seamless mobile access.

  • Native:

    cd ../native

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📄 License

This project is for educational purposes as part of the 6th semester mini project at Jorhat Engineering College.

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JEC-SPACE — A common space for JECians to connect and share resources!