Layoffs Tracker

LayoffsTracker is a data visualization dashboard focused on tracking layoffs in the tech industry. It provides insightful, real-time charts and timelines to explore job cuts by company, date, and sector.

Features

• Interactive charts tracking tech industry layoffs
• Filters by company, date, and industry
• Timeline visualizations of major layoff events
• Clean, responsive design with Tailwind CSS

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Vite, TypeScript, Recharts, Tailwind CSS
• Data Source: Static CSV files or Airtable
• Deployment: GitHub Pages

Installation

To run the project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/data-insider-nyc/layoffstracker
   cd layoffstracker

2. Install the dependencies:

   npm install

3. Run the development server:

   npm run dev

   This will start the app at http://localhost:5173.

Build and Deployment

To build the app for production and deploy it, follow these steps:

1. Build the project:

   npm run build

   This will generate a dist folder containing the optimized production build.

2. Deploy to GitHub Pages:

   npm run deploy

   This will push the latest build to the gh-pages branch and deploy it to GitHub Pages.

Development

1. Run Locally: To run the app locally for development, you can use the npm run dev command. This will start a development server with hot-reloading.

2. Make Changes: Edit the components, data files, and styles as needed.

3. Linting: To run linting on your code, use the following command:

   npm run lint

4. Create a Pull Request: When you're done making changes, push them to your branch and open a pull request to merge them into the main branch.

Contributing

Feel free to fork the repository, make changes, and open pull requests. Contributions are always welcome!

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.