Ecosyste.ms: Awesome
An open API service indexing awesome lists of open source software.
https://github.com/lorentzazweena/resumebuilder
"Your career journey starts with a great first impression. At resumeBuilder, we help you craft a professional resume that showcases your unique skills and experiences"
https://github.com/lorentzazweena/resumebuilder
Last synced: about 7 hours ago
JSON representation
"Your career journey starts with a great first impression. At resumeBuilder, we help you craft a professional resume that showcases your unique skills and experiences"
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/lorentzazweena/resumebuilder
- Owner: LorentzaZweena
- Created: 2024-08-26T05:06:01.000Z (5 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-09-10T06:42:40.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-09-11T05:21:58.891Z (4 months ago)
- Language: PHP
- Homepage:
- Size: 4.13 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 1
-
Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Changelog: change-password.php
Awesome Lists containing this project
README
# ResumeBuilder
ResumeBuilder is a native PHP application that enables users to create, customize, and download professional resumes with ease. The project is simple yet powerful, providing a clean user interface and options to customize the resume layout and content.
## Features
- **User-friendly interface:** Build resumes quickly using an intuitive UI.
- **Customization options:** Edit sections like personal details, work experience, education, and skills.
- **PDF download:** Export the resume in PDF format for easy sharing.
- **Responsive design:** Works well across all devices (desktops, tablets, and mobiles).
## Installation
To get started with ResumeBuilder on your local machine, follow the steps below.
### Prerequisites
- [PHP](https://www.php.net/) (>= 7.4)
- A local server environment like [XAMPP](https://www.apachefriends.org/) or [MAMP](https://www.mamp.info/).
### Steps
1. **Clone the repository:**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/LorentzaZweena/resumeBuilder.git
cd resumeBuilder
```
2. **Set up the environment:**
Ensure your local environment is set up to run PHP. If you are using XAMPP, place the project folder inside the `htdocs` directory.
3. **Create a database:**
Set up a MySQL database for the application using phpMyAdmin or a similar tool. Import the provided SQL file (`database.sql`) located in the `database` directory to set up the necessary tables.
4. **Configure database connection:**
In the root directory, open the `config.php` file and update the database credentials to match your local environment:
```php
```
5. **Run the project:**
Start your local server (e.g., XAMPP or MAMP) and open your browser. Navigate to:
```bash
http://localhost/resumeBuilder
```
This will load the ResumeBuilder homepage.
## Usage
1. **Start Building:**
- Open the ResumeBuilder homepage and input your personal information, including name, contact details, work experience, education, and skills.
2. **Customize:**
- Customize your resume by selecting which sections to include and modify the layout based on the available options.
3. **Download:**
- Once you're happy with the resume, click the "Download" button to generate and download a PDF version.
## Contributing
If you'd like to contribute to the project, follow these steps:
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Commit your changes and push them to your forked repository.
4. Submit a pull request explaining your changes.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## Contact
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
```