MindMerge

MindMerge is a web-based platform designed to foster collaboration and idea-sharing among peers. Users can join existing rooms or create their own to facilitate productive discussions and knowledge exchange.

Features

Room Creation: Create custom rooms for focused discussions.

Room Joining: Join public or private rooms to connect with others.

Interactive UI: Modern and user-friendly interface for seamless navigation.

Responsive Design: Accessible on various devices, from desktops to smartphones.

Secure Communication: Ensures privacy and secure data exchange.

Technologies Used

Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Backend: Django (Python)

Database: SQLite (can be configured for PostgreSQL/MySQL)

Libraries: Font Awesome, Google Fonts

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Python 3.8 or higher

Virtual Environment (optional)

Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/tutujnr/MindMerge-ideas-hub.git

cd mindmerge

Set up a virtual environment (optional but recommended):

python3 -m venv env

source env/bin/activate

env\Scripts\activate

Install the dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Run database migrations:

python manage.py migrate

Start the development server:

python manage.py runserver

Open your browser and navigate to http://127.0.0.1:8000/.

Fork the repository.

Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix:

git checkout -b feature-name

Commit your changes:

git commit -m "Description of changes"

Push to your forked repository:

git push origin feature-name

Create a pull request with details about your changes.