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DevConnect

Full-Stack Developer Social Platform

A comprehensive social platform for developers featuring real-time messaging, project showcasing, skill-based networking, and collaborative coding spaces.

50+
Components
25+
API Endpoints
15+
Database Models
5000+
Lines of Code

Technology Stack

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React

Frontend framework with hooks

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Node.js

Backend JavaScript runtime

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Express

Web application framework

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MongoDB

NoSQL document database

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Tailwind CSS

Utility-first CSS framework

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Redux Toolkit

State management library

Project Features & Learning Outcomes

  • User registration and login with JWT authentication
  • Password hashing with bcrypt
  • Protected routes and middleware
  • Role-based access control (Admin/User)
  • Session management and logout
  • RESTful API with Express.js
  • CRUD operations for all entities
  • Input validation and error handling
  • File upload functionality
  • Email notifications with Nodemailer
  • MongoDB database with Mongoose ODM
  • Optimized schema design with relationships
  • Data aggregation and complex queries
  • Indexing for performance optimization
  • Database seeding and migrations
  • Modern React with hooks and context
  • Responsive design with Tailwind CSS
  • State management with Redux Toolkit
  • React Router for navigation
  • Form handling with validation
  • Real-time updates with Socket.io
  • Search and filtering functionality
  • Pagination and infinite scroll
  • Image optimization and CDN integration
  • Performance monitoring and analytics

Project Screenshots

Social Feed

Post sharing with likes, comments, and reactions

Developer Profiles

Showcase skills, projects, and experience

Real-time Messaging

Socket.io powered chat with notifications

Project Repository

GitHub integration with live previews

Skill Matching

Find collaborators with complementary skills

Activity Timeline

Track connections and project updates

What You'll Learn

MongoDB schema design with Mongoose
Express.js RESTful API architecture
React hooks and functional components
Node.js async programming patterns
JWT authentication and security
Redux state management
Socket.io real-time features
File uploads with Multer
MongoDB aggregation pipelines
React Router navigation
Error handling and validation
Deployment to Heroku and Vercel

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