Internvilla is a MERN stack web platform designed to help users discover and apply for internships. The platform features a unique coin-earning system where users earn coins by completing their profile and adding experiences/projects. These coins can be used to apply for internships listed on the platform.
- Explore Internships: Discover internships scraped from Cuvette, neatly listed with detailed descriptions and application requirements.
- Profile Management: Users can fill in their details, add experiences and projects to earn coins, which are used to apply for internships.
- Coin Earning System: An integrated reward system that incentivizes users to complete their profiles and enrich their portfolio.
- Secure Authentication: Register and login with OTP-based email verification via Nodemailer.
- Responsive Design: Fully optimized for mobile and desktop devices with seamless navigation.
- React: Modular and dynamic interface.
- Context API: State management across different components.
- TailwindCSS: Utility-first CSS framework for rapid styling.
- ChakraUI: Accessible, reusable components for building UI.
- Node.js: JavaScript runtime for server-side logic.
- Express.js: Fast, minimalist web framework for Node.js.
- MongoDB: NoSQL database using Mongoose ORM for structured data handling.
- Cloudinary: Image hosting and handling service for profile pictures and media content.
- Nodemailer: Email service for sending OTPs during registration and login.
The platform scrapes internships from Cuvette, populating the Explore page. Users can browse internships, check requirements, and apply using their earned coins.
Users can enhance their profiles by adding personal details, experiences, and projects. Each contribution helps them earn coins that can be redeemed when applying for internships.
A unique gamified experience that rewards users for completing their profile and adding value to their portfolio. Coins are essential for applying to internships and can be earned through:
- Completing basic profile details.
- Adding educational qualifications.
- Adding work experiences or projects.
- OTP Verification: Secure login and signup with one-time password (OTP) sent via email.
- Authentication: Users are authenticated before they can apply to internships or make changes to their profiles.
- Node.js (v14 or higher)
- MongoDB Atlas (or local MongoDB instance)
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/internvilla.git
cd internvilla-
Navigate to the backend directory:
cd backend -
Install dependencies:
npm install
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Create a .env file in the backend directory and configure the following environment variables:
MONGO_URI=<Your MongoDB connection string> CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME=<Your Cloudinary cloud name> CLOUDINARY_API_KEY=<Your Cloudinary API key> CLOUDINARY_API_SECRET=<Your Cloudinary API secret> EMAIL_SERVICE=<Your email service provider> EMAIL_USER=<Your email service username> EMAIL_PASS=<Your email service password>
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Start the backend server:
npm start
- Navigate to the frontend directory:
cd frontend- Install dependencies:
npm install- Create a .env file in the frontend directory and configure the following environment variable:
REACT_APP_BACKEND_URL=<Your Backend API URL>- Start the frontend development server:
npm startYou can record a demo of the project using tools like Loom or OBS Studio. Once recorded, upload the demo and paste the link here to showcase the functionality of the platform.
- Admin Panel: Add an admin interface for managing internships and user data.
- Notifications: Implement real-time notifications for new internships and profile completion reminders.
- Payment Gateway: Integrate a payment system for additional premium services.
Contributions are welcome! Please fork this repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.