Honeycomb: Collaboration and Project Sharing Platform

Description

Honeycomb is a collaborative platform designed to connect individuals with shared interests, fostering a vibrant community of creators and collaborators. Whether you're seeking assistance on your latest project, looking for exciting ventures to contribute to, or showcasing your completed work, Honeycomb provides a buzzing hive of collaboration opportunities.

Demo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KghRL7N9WA&t=2s&ab_channel=HoneyComb

Usage Examples

• Create a Project:

  • Start your project journey by creating a post, detailing your project's goals, requirements, and the skills you're seeking in collaborators.

• Discover Exciting Projects:

  • Explore a myriad of projects posted by fellow community members. Find the ones that align with your interests and skills.

• Connect and Collaborate:

  • Reach out to project creators expressing your interest in collaboration. Honeycomb facilitates seamless communication to bring your ideas to life.

• Showcase Your Achievements:

  • Share completed projects with the community. Celebrate your successes, inspire others, and receive feedback from a supportive network.

Features

• Login/Signup:

  • Create a personalized account to unlock the full suite of features and join the Honeycomb community.

• Addressing Security

  • Forgot your password? Don't sweat it! Recieve an email from honeycomb with your reset password link in the blink of an eye

• Post Management:

  • Create, edit, delete, and mark your posts as complete, maintaining an organized and up-to-date profile.

• Engagement:

  • Like and comment on posts to express appreciation, offer insights, or inquire about collaboration.

• Search Functionality:

  • Easily find projects of interest using the search feature, ensuring that you connect with the right collaborators.

• Theme Options:

  • Choose between light and dark mode to create a comfortable and customizable user experience.

• Unique Profiles

  • Customize your experience with Honeycomb's exclusive waifus avatars

Contribution Guidelines

We encourage contributors to adhere to the following guidelines:

• Respectful Communication:

  • Foster an environment of respect and openness. Constructive feedback is welcome, but it should be delivered in a courteous manner.

• Inclusive Collaboration:

  • Embrace diversity and inclusivity. Everyone's perspective is valuable, and collaborative efforts should be accessible to all.

• Community Support:

  • Offer support and guidance to fellow collaborators. Together, we can create a community that uplifts each other.

• Positive Environment:

  • Maintain a positive atmosphere. We believe that a supportive environment enhances creativity and productivity.

Setup

First, clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/SimplyArsh/35l_project.git

Then, move into the frontend folder and install node.js packages

# Assuming you are in the root folder
cd frontend
npm install

Afterward, move into the backend folder and install node.js packages

# Assuming you are in the root folder
cd backend
npm install

Environment setup

At this point, the frontend should be functional. However, to utlilize the backend functionality, you will need to setup an env file.

# Assuming you are in the root folder
cd backend
touch .env

Inside the .env file, put in:

PORT=4000
ATLAS_URI=<MongoDB Atlas>
SECRET=<secret>
CLIENT_URL=http://localhost:3000
EMAIL_HOST=<email host>
EMAIL_USERNAME=<email username>
EMAIL_PASSWORD=<email password>
FROM_EMAIL=<from email>

Substitute these variables with your own details:

• <MongoDB Atlas>: mongodb+srv://<username>:<password>@honeycomb.tkucoy7.mongodb.net/?retryWrites=true&w=majority, where <username> and <password> are for your own MongoDB cluster
• <secret>: any random string
• <email host>: your desired host e.g. smtp.gmail.com
• <email username>: this email will send password reset emails
• <email password>: password of email above
• <from email>: same as <email username>

Start up the server

Lastly, start the servers in both the frontend and the backend

# Assuming you are in the root folder
cd frontend
npm start
cd ../backend
npm start

Your server should be up and running!

Final Words

Remember, the Honeycomb community thrives on collaboration, respect, and shared passion. Let's build something amazing together!