CV Spark

CV Spark is an AI-powered resume builder application that allows users to create, edit, and download professional resumes with ease. It includes features like real-time ATS scoring, customizable templates, and a clean, user-friendly interface.

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Features

• Create, edit, and delete resumes with multiple templates
• Real-time ATS (Applicant Tracking System) score calculation
• Preview and download resumes as PDF
• Customizable color palettes and themes
• Structured input for work experience, education, skills, projects, certifications, and languages
• Responsive and interactive UI
• Role-specific keyword detection for better ATS optimization

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Tech Stack

• Frontend:
  • React.js
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Framer Motion (animations)
  • React Icons
• Backend:
  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • MongoDB (Mongoose)
  • JWT authentication
• Tools & Libraries:
  • React Hook Form
  • Axios
  • React Router
  • Nodemon
  • dotenv
• Deployment & DevOps:
  • Git & GitHub
  • Vercel / Netlify (Frontend)
  • Heroku / Railway (Backend)
  • Environment variable management via .env

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Project Setup

Follow these steps to set up and run the project locally:

1. Clone the repository

git clone

---Frontend Setup 
cd frontend
cd ai-spark
npm install
npm run dev

--Configure environment variables
PORT=5000
MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret

---Backend Setup
cd backend
npm install
nodemon server.js

--Run the project

cd backend
npm run dev

cd ../frontend
npm start


--Folder Structure

cv-spark/
├── backend/          # Node.js backend with Express & MongoDB
├── frontend/         # React.js frontend with Tailwind CSS
├── .gitignore        # Ignored files
├── README.md         # Project documentation