QuickDev - On-Demand Developer Consultation Platform

QuickDev is a web application that connects founders with expert developers for on-demand coding sessions.Founders can connect with there potential tech cofounders and get their help in building their product.

🚀 Features

For Founders

• Browse developers by expertise and ratings
• Manage upcoming and past bookings
• Rate and review developers after sessions

For Developers

• Comprehensive dashboard with earnings, bookings, and ratings
• Manage your availability status
• Accept instant or scheduled sessions
• Review past sessions and customer history

💻 Tech Stack

Frontend

• Framework: Next.js (React)
• Styling: TailwindCSS with Radix UI components
• State Management: React Hooks
• Authentication: JWT
• API Communication: Fetch API
• Form Handling: React Hook Form with Zod validation
• Code Editor: Monaco Editor
• Notifications: React Hot Toast
• Wallet Integration: Solana Wallet Adapter and Ethers.js

Backend

• Runtime: Node.js with Express.js
• Database: MongoDB with Mongoose
• Real-time Communication: Socket.io
• Payment Processing: Stripe
• Environment Variables: dotenv
• Authentication: JWT

🛠️ Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14+)
• MongoDB
• npm or yarn

Installation and Setup

Backend Setup

1. Navigate to the backend directory:

   cd backend
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Create a .env file in the backend directory with the following variables:

   MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=your_stripe_secret
   

4. Seed the database (optional):

   npm run seed
   

5. Start the development server:

   npm run dev
   

Frontend Setup

1. Navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd frontend
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Start the development server:

   npm run dev
   

4. Access the application at http://localhost:3000

📦 API Endpoints

Authentication

• POST /api/auth/signup - Register a new user
• POST /api/auth/login - User login
• GET /api/auth/me - Get current user

Developers

• GET /api/developers - List all developers
• GET /api/developers/:id - Get developer details
• GET /api/developers/profile - Get current developer profile
• PUT /api/developers/profile - Update developer profile
• GET /api/developers/stats - Get developer statistics
• GET /api/developers/bookings - Get developer bookings

Bookings

• POST /api/bookings - Create a new booking
• GET /api/bookings/:id - Get booking details
• PUT /api/bookings/:id/status - Update booking status

👨‍💻 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.