🧠 InterviewVault

InterviewVault is a full-stack MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) web application that helps users log and explore real interview experiences shared by peers. It includes features like filtering, likes, comments, and user authentication.

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🚀 Features

• 🔐 User authentication (JWT + Google OAuth)
• 📄 Add, view, and explore interview experiences
• 🏷️ Filter experiences by company, role, and tags (DSA, HR, System Design, etc.)
• ❤️ Like and 💬 comment on experiences
• 📊 Interview rounds and questions breakdown

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🖥️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js, TailwindCSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Auth: JWT, Google OAuth

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⚙️ Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/your-username/InterviewVault.git
cd interviewvault

2. Install Backend Dependencies

cd server
npm install

3. Setup .env File

Create a .env file in the root

PORT=5000
MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID=your_google_client_id
GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET=your_google_client_secret

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4. Start Backend Server

node server/index.js

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5. Start Frontend

cd client
npm install
npm run dev