FIP Project

A Tinder-like application that matches job seekers with recruiters.

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Prerequisites

Before you can run the project, ensure the following are installed:

• Node.js (LATEST version recommended)
• npm (comes with Node.js)

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Project Structure

The project consists of two main parts:

• fip-project/backend/: Fastify backend server
• fip-project/frontend/: React frontend application

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Setup Instructions

Cloning the Project

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Jollibuilders/FIP_Project.git
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd FIP_Project
   

Backend Setup

1. Navigate to the backend folder: cd backend

2. Install dependencies: npm install

3. Start the Fastify backend server: node server.js

4. Access the backend: The backend should now be running at: http://localhost:3000

Frontend Setup

1. Navigate to the frontend folder: cd frontend

2. Install dependencies: npm install

3. Start the React frontend server: npm run dev

4. Access the frontend: The React frontend should now be running at: http://localhost:5173

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Environment Variables Setup

1. Create the .env file:

   Navigate to the frontend folder and create a .env file. This file will store all your environment-specific variables. You can find the code to include in this file in our developer chat on discord. Do the same for the backend folder (create a .env file).

2. PREVENT the .env file from being pushed to GitHub:

   Ensure that your .env file is added to your .gitignore file. This is IMPORTANT AND CRUCIAL to avoid exposing sensitive information. You can add the following line to your .gitignore:

   # Ignore environment variables file
   .env
   
   

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TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES

Frontend:

• React
• Tailwind CSS (v4)

Backend:

• Fastify
• @fastify/cors

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CONTACT

For any questions or suggestions, feel free to contact Ethan Santos.