SkillSphere

<div align="center"> <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Tarikul-Islam-Anik/Animated-Fluent-Emojis/master/Emojis/Objects/Graduation%20Cap.png" alt="SkillSphere Logo" width="120" /> <h1>SkillSphere</h1> <p>A Comprehensive MERN-Stack Platform for Skill Development & Mentorship</p> <p> <a href="https://github.com/your-username/skillsphere/blob/main/LICENSE"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-blue.svg" alt="License: MIT"> </a> <a href="https://github.com/your-username/skillsphere/issues"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/github/issues/your-username/skillsphere" alt="Issues"> </a> <a href="https://github.com/your-username/skillsphere/pulls"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/PRs-welcome-brightgreen.svg" alt="PRs Welcome"> </a> </p> </div>

SkillSphere is a robust online platform designed to bridge the gap between students, mentors, and professionals. Built on the powerful MERN stack, it fosters skill development, networking, and collaboration through real-time communication, AI-driven insights, and secure profile management to deliver a seamless and personalized learning experience.

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Demo & Screenshots

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✨ Key Features

• 👤 User Authentication & Security:

  • Secure signup with OTP email verification powered by Nodemailer.
  • Robust password hashing using bcrypt.js.
  • Session management with JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
  • Secure password recovery with OTP verification.

• 🛠️ Comprehensive Profile Management:

  • Create and edit profiles with bio, role (student/mentor), and skill sets with proficiency levels.
  • Secure profile picture uploads with validation.
  • View detailed profiles showcasing endorsements and professional experiences.

• 🤝 Connections & Mentorship:

  • Advanced search to discover mentors, students, and collaborators by skills, roles, or bio.
  • Full connection management: send, accept, or reject requests.
  • Skill Endorsements to recognize and validate expertise within the network.

• 💬 Real-Time Communication:

  • Create and join password-protected virtual rooms with participant limits.
  • Live chat and real-time participant updates powered by Socket.IO.
  • (Future) Integrated video conferencing capabilities.

• 📊 Personalized Dashboard:

  • Track key metrics: sessions completed, mentors connected, skills practiced.
  • Real-time notifications for connection requests and platform updates.
  • View recent activities and badges earned to gamify the learning experience.

• 🧠 AI-Driven Insights:

  • Personalized mentorship and skill growth recommendations via OpenAI GPT-3.5.
  • AI-powered matching to connect users with the most relevant mentors or collaborators.

• 🎨 Advanced User Experience:

  • Fully responsive design for a seamless experience on all devices.
  • Visually engaging UI with a custom cursor and smooth animations using Framer Motion.
  • Secure and validated file uploads for profile assets.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

| Category | Technologies | | ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Frontend | React.js, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, React Router, Axios, React Toastify | | Backend | Node.js, Express.js, Mongoose, Multer, Nodemailer | | Database | MongoDB | | Real-Time Engine | Socket.IO (for Chat & Video Conferencing) | | AI Integration | OpenAI GPT-3.5 | | Authentication | JSON Web Tokens (JWT), bcrypt.js |

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🚀 Getting Started

Follow these instructions to set up and run the project locally.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16.x or later)
• npm or yarn
• MongoDB (local instance or a cloud-based service like MongoDB Atlas)

1. Clone the Repository

git clone [https://github.com/your-username/SkillSphere.git](https://github.com/your-username/SkillSphere.git)
cd SkillSphere