Campus Connect

Campus Connect is a centralized platform designed to revolutionize event and club management in college campuses. The platform bridges the gap between event organizers and students by providing a seamless interface for event discovery, club management, and community engagement.

🌟 Features

1. Event Discovery & Management

• Centralized hub for all campus events and hackathons
• Detailed event listings with comprehensive information
• Easy-to-use interface for event discovery
• Real-time updates on upcoming events

2. Club Community

• Comprehensive club directory
• Detailed club profiles and information
• Club membership management
• Direct connection with club administrators

3. Achievement Showcase

• Dedicated section for event and hackathon winners
• Recognition of student achievements
• Showcase of club activities and accomplishments

4. Interactive Features

• Event feedback system
• Suggestion portal for new events
• User profiles for students
• Administrative dashboard for club managers

📱 Key Components

User Features

• Home Page: Gateway to all features with quick access to events and clubs
• Event Explorer: Browse and search for campus events
• Club Directory: Discover and join campus clubs
• Feedback System: Share experiences and suggestions
• Profile Section: Manage personal information and preferences

Administrative Features

• Dashboard: Comprehensive admin interface
• Event Management: Post and edit events
• Club Management: Register and manage clubs
• Feedback Management: View and address user feedback
• Analytics: Track engagement and participation

🔒 Security Features

• Hashed the passwords using bcrypt library before storing in the database
• Used JWT for authentication
• Protected routes for administrative functions
• Public routes for general access
• User authentication system

Project Structure

src/
├── controllers/       # Controllers for handling requests
├── models/            # Database models
├── routes/            # API routes
├── middlewares/       # Custom middleware functions
├── utils/             # Utility functions
└── config/            # Configuration files 

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• npm or yarn
• Modern web browser

🛠️ Technical Stack

Frontend

• Framework: React.js
• Build Tool: Vite
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• HTTP Client: Axios
• Icons: Lucide React
• Routing: React Router DOM

Backend

• Runtime Environment: Node.js
• Framework: Express.js
• Database: MongoDB with Mongoose ODM
• Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
• Password Encryption: Bcrypt
• File Storage: AWS S3 & Cloudinary

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/amoghar29/CampusConnect-BE.git
cd CampusConnect-BE

2.Install dependencies

npm install

3.Create a .env file in the root directory with the following variables:

PORT=3000
MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret_key
AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=your_aws_access_key
AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=your_aws_secret_key
AWS_REGION=your_aws_region
CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME=your_cloudinary_cloud_name
CLOUDINARY_API_KEY=your_cloudinary_api_key
CLOUDINARY_API_SECRET=your_cloudinary_api_secret

4.Start the development server

node index.js