This Community Platform is designed to facilitate democratic participation in a digital community. It allows users to register, submit candidacies for various positions, review candidates, and vote. Built with a React frontend, Node.js backend, and MongoDB database, this platform emphasizes user engagement and real-time feedback.
Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:
- Node.js
- MongoDB
- Git
- Installation
Clone the Repository:
git clone [repository URL]
cd community-platform
Set Up the Backend:
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Navigate to the backend directory:
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Install the dependencies:
npm install
Set Up the Frontend:
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Navigate to the frontend directory in a separate terminal window:
cd frontend -
Install the dependencies:
npm install
Create a .env file in the backend directory and include the following variables:
`MONGODB_URI`: Your MongoDB connection string.
`SECRET_KEY`: A secret key for JWT token encryption.
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Start the Backend Server
npm start -
Start the Frontend Application
In the frontend directory:
npm start- This will launch the React application on localhost:3001.
We welcome contributions to this project. Here's how you can contribute:
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Fork the Repository Click the "Fork" button at the top right of this page.
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Create a Branch Create a branch for your feature or fix from main.
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Make Your Changes Implement your feature or fix.
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Commit Your Changes Write clear and concise commit messages.
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Push to the Branch Push your changes to your fork.
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Create a Pull Request Open a pull request against our main branch. Describe your changes and the impact they make.
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Ensure code is well-documented and follows the project's coding conventions.
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Write tests for new features and ensure all tests pass.
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Update the README if necessary to reflect new changes or additional setup instructions.