tladikholofelo / bytefinder-co

ByteFinder Co. was developed as a webstack portfolio project for the culmination of my ALX Africa Full-stack Software Engineering journey.

ByteFinder Co.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Getting Started
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
  • Configuration
• Usage
• Architecture and Technologies
• Contributing
• Contact
• License

Introduction

ByteFinder Co. is a dynamic web-based job board platform crafted to connect talented developers with their dream job opportunities. Inspired by real stories, we aim to bridge the gap between technology and people, creating meaningful career opportunities.

Features

• User-friendly Interface: An intuitive platform designed to meet the distinctive needs of both job seekers and employers.
• Job Listings: Comprehensive and up-to-date job listings from various sources, providing a diverse range of opportunities.
• User Authentication: A secure and efficient user authentication and authorization system prioritizing data security.
• Search Functionality: Enhanced search features to make it easier for job seekers to find relevant opportunities.
• Integration with Third-party Services: Open to the possibility of integrating services like Indeed or LinkedIn Jobs to enhance job listings.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following prerequisites installed:

• Node.js
• MongoDB
• Git

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/tladikholofelo/bytefinder-co.git

2. Install dependencies:

   cd bytefinder-co
   npm install

Configuration

1. Set up your MongoDB database and update the connection string in config.js.

2. Configure any environment variables needed.

Usage

Run the application:

npm start

Visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

Architecture and Technologies

ByteFinder Co. is built on a robust technology stack:

• Front-end: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and JavaScript.
• Back-end: Node.js with Express.
• Database: MongoDB.
• Version Control: Git.
• Project Management: Trello.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Read the Contributing Guidelines for more information.

Acknowledgments

Hats off to the incredible folks at the ALX Africa for this amazing opportunity, the dynamic testing squad, and all our fellow developers who've contributed their expertise and feedback to make ByteFinder Co. a reality. Your collaboration and support have been the secret sauce behind our coding concoction.

Contact

Have burning questions, brilliant ideas, or just want to say hello? We're all ears and ready to chat!

📧 Email: [e-mail]

🔗 LinkedIn: Kholofelo Tladi