gikenye / uniconnect

uniconnet

• The platform will be designed to cater specifically to the needs and preferences of student entrepreneurs within the university community.
• The platform will include categories such as buy and sell, services, events, and accommodation.
• The platform will be accessible through a mobile application.
• The platform will allow students to create profiles, post advertisements, search for advertisements, and communicate with other users.
• The platform will be developed using Expo JS for the frontend, Golang for the backend, and Postgres database for data storage.
• The platform will be designed with a user-friendly interface and intuitive navigation.
• The platform will have a secure login system and protect user data privacy.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Contributing
• License
• Contact

Features

• Real-time Chat: Instant messaging for students, faculty, and staff.
• Event Management: Create, manage, and RSVP to university events.
• Course Management: Organize course materials, assignments, and grades.
• Announcements: Stay updated with the latest news and announcements.
• File Sharing: Share and manage files securely.
• User Profiles: Customizable profiles for students and faculty.

Installation

To get a local copy up and running, follow these simple steps:

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• npm

Installation Steps

1. Clone the repo

   git clone https://github.com/gikenye/uniconnect.git

Usage

Run

1. npm i
2. npx expo start

After starting the application, navigate to http://localhost:3000 in your browser to see the UniConnect homepage.

Key Functionalities

• Login/Register: Create an account or login with your university credentials.
• Dashboard: Access your personalized dashboard with upcoming events, announcements, and course updates.
• Chat: Start a conversation with any university member.
• Events: View and manage university events.
• Courses: Keep track of your courses, assignments, and grades.

Contributing

Contributions are what make the open-source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.

1. Fork the Project
2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.

Contact

Johnstone Gikenye - [email protected]

Project Link: https://github.com/gikenye/uniconnect