CodeMate 🚀

Swipe. Match. Code.
The ultimate matchmaking platform for developers to find their perfect coding partner, hackathon teammate, or open-source collaborator.

📖 Overview

CodeMate is a MERN-stack application that gamifies networking for developers. Think "Tinder for Devs" but with a professional twist. Users can create detailed profiles, showcase their tech stack (verified via GitHub), and verify their professional identity via LinkedIn.

Our smart algorithm suggests connections based on shared skills and interests, helping you build your dream team in seconds.

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✨ Key Features

🔍 Smart Matchmaking

• Swipe Interface: Familiar Tinder-style card stack to browse developers.
• Skill-Based Algorithm: Recommended matches based on tech stack compatibility.
• Premium User Priority: Verified professionals get boosted visibility.

👤 Rich User Profiles

• Profile Customization: Add bio, skills, age, and gender.
• Dark Mode UI: Sleek, developer-friendly dark aesthetic with glassmorphism effects.
• Social Integrations:
  • GitHub: Link your account to automatically analyze repositories and display top languages.
  • LinkedIn: Verify your identity to earn a "Verified Pro" badge and 3x more feed visibility.

💬 Real-Time Collaboration

• Instant Messaging: Chat with your matches in real-time (powered by Socket.io).
• Request Management: Send, accept, or ignore connection requests.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

Component	Technologies
Frontend	React (Vite), Redux Toolkit, Tailwind CSS, DaisyUI
Backend	Node.js, Express.js
Database	MongoDB Atlas, Mongoose
Authentication	JWT (HttpOnly Cookies), Passport.js (GitHub/LinkedIn OAuth)
Real-time	Socket.io
Deployment	AWS / Vercel (Ready)

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� Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16+)
• MongoDB Atlas Account
• GitHub & LinkedIn Developer Apps (for social auth)

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/codemate.git
cd codemate

2. Backend Setup

Navigate to the server directory and install dependencies:

cd server
npm install

Create a .env file in server/ with the following credentials:

# Server Configuration
PORT=7778
NODE_ENV=development

# Database
MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string

# Authentication
JWT_SECRET=your_super_secret_key

# Social Integrations
GITHUB_CLIENT_ID=your_github_client_id
GITHUB_CLIENT_SECRET=your_github_client_secret

LINKEDIN_CLIENT_ID=your_linkedin_client_id
LINKEDIN_CLIENT_SECRET=your_linkedin_client_secret

Start the backend server:

npm run dev

Server runs on: http://localhost:7778

3. Frontend Setup

Navigate to the client directory and install dependencies:

cd ../client
npm install

Start the frontend development server:

npm run dev

Client runs on: http://localhost:5173

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🔌 API Reference

Auth & Profile

• POST /signup - Register a new user
• POST /login - Login with email/password
• GET /auth/github - Initiate GitHub OAuth
• GET /auth/linkedin - Initiate LinkedIn OAuth
• GET /profile/view - Get current user profile
• PATCH /profile/edit - Update profile details

Matchmaking

• GET /feed - Get potential matches (swiping deck)
• POST /request/send/:status/:userId - Send Interest/Ignore request
• POST /request/review/:status/:requestId - Accept/Reject connection request

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🔮 Roadmap

• Social Logins (GitHub, LinkedIn)
• Premium "Verified" Badge
• Subscription Model (CodeMate Gold)
• Project Showcase Section
• Team Formation for Hackathons

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.