Alumni Nexus: Rajasthan Connect

Alumni Nexus: Rajasthan Connect is a modern web application designed to foster meaningful connections between alumni and current students of Rajasthan-based educational institutions. Built with a focus on community engagement, mentorship, and professional networking, this platform serves as a centralized hub for alumni interactions and institutional updates.

🚀 Live Demo: https://deluxe-gnome-b65fd6.netlify.app/

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🧩 Features

• User Authentication: Secure sign-up and login functionalities for alumni and students.
• Profile Management: Personalized dashboards for users to manage their profiles and view others'.
• Alumni Directory: Searchable database of alumni with filtering options based on batch, department, and location.
• Event Management: Creation and promotion of alumni events, reunions, and webinars.
• Messaging System: Direct messaging feature to facilitate communication between users.
• Admin Panel: Administrative interface for managing users, events, and content.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: Vite + React + TypeScript
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Supabase (Authentication, Database, and Storage)
• Package Manager: Bun
• Version Control: Git & GitHub

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⚙️ Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18 or higher)
• Bun
• Supabase Account with a configured project

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Ani811625/Alumni-Nexus.git
   cd Alumni-Nexus

2. Install dependencies:

   bun install

3. Configure Supabase:

   • Rename .env.example to .env.

   • Add your Supabase project URL and API key:

     VITE_SUPABASE_URL=your-supabase-url
     VITE_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your-anon-key

4. Start the development server:

   bun run dev

   The application will be available at http://localhost:5173.

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📁 Project Structure

├── public/             # Static assets
├── src/                # Source code
│   ├── components/     # Reusable components
│   ├── pages/          # Page components
│   ├── services/       # Supabase and API services
│   └── utils/          # Utility functions
├── supabase/           # Supabase configuration and SQL scripts
├── tailwind.config.ts  # Tailwind CSS configuration
├── vite.config.ts      # Vite configuration
└── tsconfig.json       # TypeScript configuration

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🚀 Deployment

To deploy the application:

1. Build the project:

   bun run build

2. Deploy to your preferred hosting service:

   • Vercel: https://vercel.com/
   • Netlify: https://www.netlify.com/
   • GitHub Pages: https://pages.github.com/

Ensure that your environment variables are correctly set in the hosting platform.

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.

2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m "Add your message here"

4. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

5. Open a pull request.

Please ensure your code adheres to the project's coding standards and includes relevant tests.

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📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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📬 Contact

For any inquiries or feedback:

• Email: aniruddhas387@example.com
• LinkedIn: Aniruddha Sarkar

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🙌 Acknowledgements

• Supabase for providing an open-source backend solution.
• Tailwind CSS for utility-first CSS framework.
• Vite for fast frontend tooling.