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Whether you're looking to learn a new language, master a musical instrument, or pick up a technical skill, SkillOrbit provides a platform to find and connect with others who have the expertise you need and are looking for the skills you possess.\n\n## ✨ Features\n\n*   **User Authentication:** Secure user registration and login.\n*   **Skill Matching:** An intelligent algorithm to match users based on the skills they offer and the skills they seek.\n*   **Real-time Chat:** In-app messaging for users to communicate and coordinate.\n*   **User Profiles:** Showcase your skills and what you're looking to learn.\n*   **Feedback and Ratings:** A system for users to rate and provide feedback on their skill swap experiences.\n*   **Notifications:** Stay updated on new matches, messages, and other activities.\n\n## 🚀 Tech Stack\n\n### Backend\n\n*   **Framework:** [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) with [Express.js](https://expressjs.com/)\n*   **Database:** [MongoDB](https://www.mongodb.com/) with [Mongoose](https://mongoosejs.com/)\n*   **Real-time Communication:** [Socket.IO](https://socket.io/)\n*   **Authentication:** [JSON Web Tokens (JWT)](https://jwt.io/)\n*   **Image Uploads:** [Cloudinary](https://cloudinary.com/)\n*   **Validation:** [Joi](https://joi.dev/)\n*   **Logging:** [Winston](https://github.com/winstonjs/winston) and [Morgan](https://github.com/expressjs/morgan)\n*   **Security:** [Helmet](https://helmetjs.github.io/), [CORS](https://github.com/expressjs/cors), [express-rate-limit](https://github.com/nfriedly/express-rate-limit)\n*   **Language:** [TypeScript](https://www.typescriptlang.org/)\n\n### Mobile (React Native)\n\n*   **Framework:** [React Native](https://reactnative.dev/)\n*   **State Management:** [Redux Toolkit](https://redux-toolkit.js.org/)\n*   **Navigation:** [React Navigation](https://reactnavigation.org/)\n*   **API Communication:** [Axios](https://axios-http.com/)\n*   **Real-time Communication:** [Socket.IO Client](https://socket.io/docs/v4/client-initialization/)\n*   **Push Notifications:** [Firebase Cloud Messaging](https://firebase.google.com/docs/cloud-messaging)\n*   **Language:** [TypeScript](https://www.typescriptlang.org/)\n\n## 📂 Project Structure\n\nThe project is a monorepo with the following structure:\n\n```\nskillorbit/\n├── backend/         # Node.js/Express.js backend\n│   ├── src/\n│   └── package.json\n├── mobile/          # React Native mobile application\n│   ├── src/\n│   └── package.json\n└── README.md\n```\n\n## 🏁 Getting Started\n\n### Prerequisites\n\n*   [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/download/) (v18 or higher)\n*   [MongoDB](https://www.mongodb.com/try/download/community)\n*   [Yarn](https://classic.yarnpkg.com/en/docs/install/) (or npm)\n*   [React Native CLI](https://reactnative.dev/docs/environment-setup)\n\n### Backend Setup\n\n1.  **Navigate to the backend directory:**\n    ```bash\n    cd backend\n    ```\n2.  **Install dependencies:**\n    ```bash\n    npm install\n    ```\n3.  **Create a `.env` file** by copying `.env.example` and fill in the required environment variables (database connection string, JWT secret, etc.).\n4.  **Run the development server:**\n    ```bash\n    npm run dev\n    ```\n\n### Mobile App Setup\n\n1.  **Navigate to the mobile directory:**\n    ```bash\n    cd mobile\n    ```\n2.  **Install dependencies:**\n    ```bash\n    npm install\n    ```\n3.  **For iOS, install pods:**\n    ```bash\n    cd ios \u0026\u0026 pod install \u0026\u0026 cd ..\n    ```\n4.  **Run the application:**\n    *   **For Android:**\n        ```bash\n        npm run android\n        ```\n    *   **For iOS:**\n        ```bash\n        npm run ios\n        ```\n\n## ↔️ API Endpoints\n\nThe backend exposes a RESTful API for the mobile application. 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Open a pull request.\n\n## 📄 License\n\nThis project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Ftechysphinx%2Fskillorbit","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Ftechysphinx%2Fskillorbit","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Ftechysphinx%2Fskillorbit/lists"}