🚀 AMILE - Advanced Mentorship, Internship, Learning & Employment Platform

📋 Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Features
3. Tech Stack
4. Architecture
5. Installation & Setup
6. Environment Variables
7. API Documentation
8. Usage Guide
9. Project Structure
10. Contributing
11. Deployment
12. License

🎯 Overview

AMILE is a comprehensive career development platform that bridges the gap between students, mentors, and employers. It provides an all-in-one solution for career guidance, skill development, internship opportunities, job placements, and professional networking.

The platform serves three main user types:

• Students: Seeking career guidance, internships, and job opportunities
• Mentors: Providing guidance and sharing expertise with students
• Companies: Looking to hire talent and offer internship opportunities

✨ Features

🎓 For Students

• Personalized Dashboard - Track progress, applications, and recommendations
• One-to-One Mentorship - Connect with industry experts for personalized guidance
• AI-Driven Mock Interviews - Practice with AI-powered interview simulations
• Resume Builder - Create professional resumes with templates
• Course Recommendations - AI-powered course suggestions based on career goals
• Job & Internship Search - Browse opportunities from top companies
• Real-time Chat - Communicate with mentors and recruiters
• Progress Tracking - Monitor skill development and career milestones
• Referral System - Get referred by mentors and professionals
• Code Compiler - Practice coding with built-in compiler
• Government Jobs - Access government job opportunities

👨‍🏫 For Mentors

• Mentor Dashboard - Manage mentoring sessions and student interactions
• Student Matching - Get matched with students based on expertise
• Chat System - Real-time communication with mentees
• Progress Tracking - Monitor student development
• Session Management - Schedule and manage mentoring sessions

🏢 For Companies

• Company Dashboard - Manage job postings and applications
• Candidate Screening - Review and shortlist candidates
• Application Management - Track and manage job applications
• Real-time Notifications - Get notified about new applications

🔧 Technical Features

• Real-time Communication - Socket.io powered chat system
• Responsive Design - Mobile-first approach with Tailwind CSS
• Authentication & Authorization - JWT-based secure authentication
• File Upload - GridFS for handling resumes and documents
• Email Services - Automated email notifications
• Data Visualization - Charts and analytics dashboards
• Modern UI Components - Material-UI and custom components

🛠 Tech Stack

Frontend

• React 18.3.1 - Modern React with hooks and context
• Vite - Fast build tool and development server
• Tailwind CSS - Utility-first CSS framework
• Material-UI - React component library
• Redux Toolkit - State management
• React Router DOM - Client-side routing
• Socket.io Client - Real-time communication
• Framer Motion - Animation library
• Chart.js & Recharts - Data visualization
• React Hook Form - Form management
• CodeMirror - Code editor component
• PDF-lib - PDF generation and manipulation

Backend

• Node.js - JavaScript runtime
• Express.js - Web application framework
• MongoDB & Mongoose - Database and ODM
• Socket.io - Real-time bidirectional communication
• JWT - JSON Web Tokens for authentication
• bcrypt - Password hashing
• Multer & GridFS - File upload and storage
• Nodemailer - Email service
• CORS - Cross-origin resource sharing
• dotenv - Environment variable management

Development Tools

• ESLint - Code linting
• Nodemon - Development server auto-restart
• Rollup - Module bundler
• Autoprefixer - CSS vendor prefixing

🏗 Architecture

AMILE/
├── client/                 # Frontend React Application
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── components/     # Reusable UI components
│   │   ├── mentor-components/  # Mentor-specific components
│   │   ├── context/        # React context providers
│   │   ├── hooks/          # Custom React hooks
│   │   ├── services/       # API service calls
│   │   └── assets/         # Static assets
│   └── public/             # Public static files
├── server/                 # Backend Node.js Application
│   ├── controllers/        # Business logic controllers
│   ├── models/            # MongoDB data models
│   ├── routes/            # API route definitions
│   ├── middleware/        # Custom middleware
│   ├── services/          # Business logic services
│   └── sockets/           # Socket.io event handlers
└── README.md

The application follows a microservices-inspired architecture with clear separation between frontend and backend, real-time communication via WebSockets, and modular component design.

🚀 Installation & Setup

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or higher)
• MongoDB (v5.0 or higher)
• npm or yarn package manager

1. Clone the Repository

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

2. Backend Setup

cd server
npm install

3. Frontend Setup

cd ../client
npm install

4. MongoDB Setup

• Install MongoDB locally or use MongoDB Atlas
• Create a database named amile
• Update the connection string in server/db.js

5. Start the Application

Development Mode

# Terminal 1 - Start Backend Server
cd server
npm start

# Terminal 2 - Start Frontend Development Server
cd client
npm run dev

Production Mode

# Build frontend
cd client
npm run build

# Start backend (serves both API and static files)
cd ../server
npm start

🔐 Environment Variables

Server (.env)

PORT=3000
MONGODB_URI=mongodb+srv://your-connection-string
JWT_SECRET=your-jwt-secret-key
JWT_EXPIRES_IN=7d
EMAIL_HOST=smtp.gmail.com
EMAIL_PORT=587
EMAIL_USER=your-email@gmail.com
EMAIL_PASS=your-app-password
NODE_ENV=development

Client (.env)

VITE_API_URL=http://localhost:3000
VITE_SOCKET_URL=http://localhost:3000
VITE_FIREBASE_API_KEY=your-firebase-api-key
VITE_FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN=your-project.firebaseapp.com
VITE_FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your-project-id

📚 API Documentation

Authentication Endpoints

• POST /register - User registration
• POST /login - User login
• POST /forgot-password - Password reset request
• POST /reset-password - Password reset confirmation
• POST /verify-account - Account verification

User Management

• GET /profile - Get user profile
• PUT /profile - Update user profile
• DELETE /profile - Delete user account

Mentorship

• GET /mentor/mentors - Get available mentors
• POST /mentor/request - Request mentorship
• GET /mentor/sessions - Get mentoring sessions
• POST /mentor/feedback - Submit feedback

Jobs & Internships

• GET /jobs - Get job listings
• GET /internships - Get internship opportunities
• POST /apply - Apply for job/internship
• GET /applications - Get user applications

Real-time Events (Socket.io)

• joinChat - Join chat room
• sendMessage - Send message
• receiveMessage - Receive message
• mentorNotification - Mentor notifications
• applicationUpdate - Application status updates

📖 Usage Guide

For Students

1. Registration & Profile Setup

   • Register with email and create a comprehensive profile
   • Specify career interests, skills, and goals
   • Upload resume and portfolio

2. Finding Mentors

   • Browse available mentors by expertise area
   • Send mentorship requests
   • Schedule one-on-one sessions

3. Job Search & Applications

   • Use filters to find relevant opportunities
   • Apply directly through the platform
   • Track application status in dashboard

4. Skill Development

   • Take recommended courses
   • Practice coding in built-in compiler
   • Participate in mock interviews

For Mentors

1. Profile Creation

   • Set up mentor profile with expertise areas
   • Define availability and mentoring preferences
   • Upload credentials and portfolio

2. Student Interaction

   • Review mentorship requests
   • Schedule and conduct sessions
   • Provide feedback and guidance

3. Progress Tracking

   • Monitor student development
   • Set goals and milestones
   • Maintain session history

For Companies

1. Company Registration

   • Create company profile
   • Add company information and culture
   • Verify company credentials

2. Job Posting

   • Create detailed job descriptions
   • Set requirements and preferences
   • Manage application workflow

3. Candidate Management

   • Review applications
   • Shortlist candidates
   • Schedule interviews

🌐 Deployment

Vercel Deployment (Recommended)

Frontend (Client)

cd client
npm run build
# Deploy to Vercel
vercel --prod

Backend (Server)

cd server
# Configure vercel.json for serverless functions
vercel --prod

Manual Deployment

Using PM2 (Production)

npm install -g pm2

# Start backend
cd server
pm2 start server.js --name "amile-backend"

# Build and serve frontend
cd ../client
npm run build
# Serve build files with nginx or serve

Environment Configuration

• Update CORS origins in server configuration
• Configure production MongoDB connection
• Set up production email service
• Configure CDN for static assets

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions to AMILE! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

Development Guidelines

• Follow existing code style and conventions
• Write meaningful commit messages
• Add tests for new features
• Update documentation as needed
• Ensure all tests pass before submitting PR

📁 Project Structure

AMILE/
├── client/
│   ├── public/
│   │   ├── index.html
│   │   └── assets/
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── components/
│   │   │   ├── Dashboard/
│   │   │   ├── Login/
│   │   │   ├── Register/
│   │   │   ├── Profile/
│   │   │   ├── Jobs/
│   │   │   ├── Messages/
│   │   │   ├── ResumeBuilder/
│   │   │   ├── Mock-Interview/
│   │   │   ├── Courses/
│   │   │   └── ...
│   │   ├── mentor-components/
│   │   ├── context/
│   │   ├── hooks/
│   │   ├── services/
│   │   ├── App.jsx
│   │   └── main.jsx
│   ├── package.json
│   ├── vite.config.js
│   ├── tailwind.config.js
│   └── vercel.json
├── server/
│   ├── controllers/
│   │   ├── userController.js
│   │   ├── mentorController.js
│   │   ├── companyController.js
│   │   ├── applicationController.js
│   │   └── ...
│   ├── models/
│   ├── routes/
│   │   ├── userRoutes.js
│   │   ├── mentorRoutes.js
│   │   ├── companyRoutes.js
│   │   └── ...
│   ├── middleware/
│   ├── services/
│   ├── sockets/
│   ├── server.js
│   ├── db.js
│   ├── package.json
│   └── vercel.json
└── README.md

🔧 Configuration Files

Key Configuration Files

• client/vite.config.js - Vite build configuration
• client/tailwind.config.js - Tailwind CSS configuration
• client/package.json - Frontend dependencies and scripts
• server/package.json - Backend dependencies and scripts
• server/db.js - Database connection configuration

🐛 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. MongoDB Connection Error

   • Verify MongoDB is running
   • Check connection string format
   • Ensure network access if using Atlas

2. Socket.io Connection Issues

   • Check CORS configuration
   • Verify client and server URLs match
   • Check firewall settings

3. Build Errors

   • Clear node_modules and reinstall
   • Check Node.js version compatibility
   • Verify all environment variables are set

4. Authentication Issues

   • Check JWT secret configuration
   • Verify token expiration settings
   • Check authentication middleware

📞 Support

For support and questions:

• Open an issue on GitHub
• Contact the development team
• Check documentation and troubleshooting guide

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AMILE - Empowering careers through mentorship, learning, and opportunity. 🚀

Made with ❤️ by the AMILE Development Team