GradBond - An alumni finder web application

Introduction

GradBond is a web application that connects alumni with current students, fostering networking, mentorship, and resource sharing. It aims to build a supportive community where students gain insights and opportunities, and alumni stay engaged.

Features

• User Authentication
  • Registration: Users can create an account with required details
  • Login/Logout: Secure login system using Django's authentication framework.
• Find Alumni
  • Search Feature: Users can search for alumni by name, batch, department, profession, or company.
  • Filter Options: Filters to narrow search results for better usability.
  • Profile View: Users can view alumni profiles for information
• Events/Workshops
  • Event Creation: Alumni can organize workshops or events and post details like title, date, description, and registration links.
  • Event Browsing: Users can view upcoming and past events.
• User Profile Management
  • Profile Update: Users can edit their personal information, upload a profile picture, and update contact details.
  • Public/Private Info: Controls for users to decide what information to make visible to others.

System Requirements

• Server Requirements
  • Python 3.12.3+
  • Django 5.1+
  • SQLite3
• Client Requirements
  • A modern web browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
  • Internet connection

Installation and Setup

• Create and Activate a Virtual Environment

  python -m venv env_name
  source env_name/bin/activate # On Windows: env\Scripts\activate 
  deactivate # when complete work then use this for deactive virtual environment

• Clone the Repository

  git clone https://github.com/mahfuz1703/GradBond.git # clone project when you are activated your virtual environment

• Goto project directory

  cd GradBond/backend

• Install Dependencies

  pip install -r requirements.txt

• Set Up the Database

  python manage.py makemigrations  
  python manage.py migrate  

• Run the Development Server

  python manage.py runserver   

API Endpoints (Usage Instructions)

• Authentication
  • /auth/signin/: User login
  • /auth/signout/: User logout
  • /auth/signup/: User registration
• Alumni Search
  • /find-alumni/: Find alumni page
  • /search-alumni/: Search alumni
• Events
  • /events/: Show all events
  • /event-detail/<event_id>/: Details of a specific event
  • /add-event/: Add event only by an alumni
  • /edit-event/<event_id>/: Edit specific event
  • /delete-event/<event_id>/: Delete specific event
• Profile
  • /profile/: View user profile
  • /update-profile/: Edit user profile

Future Enhancements

• Real-time Chat: Enable direct messaging between alumni and students.
• News feeds: Comprehensive news feeds where user shares their daily technology and job related updates
• Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive admin controls for managing users, events, and content.
• Advanced Analytics: Insights into alumni activities and user engagement.
• Mobile App: Extend GradBond’s functionality to Android and iOS.

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