• Project Overview
• Features
• System Architecture
• Installation
• Usage
• Testing
• Contribution
• License

CommunityConnect is a beginner-level web-based social networking system designed for small-scale deployment in communities, schools, colleges, or any group. The main objective is to foster connections within the targeted group and facilitate seamless broadcasting of necessary details and announcements.

• Admin Module:

  • User Management: Ability to add, remove, or modify user accounts.
  • Content Management: Ability to remove or modify posts and images.
  • Broadcast Announcements: Ability to send announcements to all participants.

• Participant Module:

  • Account Creation: Multiple methods for signing up and logging in.
  • Profile Management: Manage personal profiles, including uploading images.
  • Social Interaction: Post feeds, follow or add people, and view feeds from others.
  • Communication: Messaging feature for real-time communication.
  • Information Tracking: Sections for tracking Placement details, Course Material, Lecture schedules, etc.

The CommunityConnect system employs a client-server architecture with a web-based client interface and a server hosting the backend services and databases. The backend is decomposed into microservices for easier scaling, maintenance, and updates.

• User Interface: Including Admin and Participant interfaces for interacting with the system.
• Backend Services: Handling authentication, authorization, and data management.
• Database: Storing user profiles, posts, messages, and other relevant data securely.

This section will detail the steps necessary to install and run the CommunityConnect system. It will cover prerequisites, setting up the environment, and launching the application.

This section will provide instructions on how to use the CommunityConnect system, covering common use-cases and providing examples.

This section will cover the testing procedures and how to run the tests to ensure the system's functionality.

This section will provide guidelines for contributing to the CommunityConnect project, detailing the process for submitting bugs, requesting new features, and submitting pull requests.

This section will provide information about the license under which the CommunityConnect project is distributed.

This README provides a high-level overview of the CommunityConnect Social Networking System, outlining its features, architecture, and other essential information for users and contributors. As the project progresses, this document will be updated to reflect the latest information and instructions.

The README file serves as a handy reference for developers, users, and stakeholders to understand the project's goal, setup, and usage. It should be kept updated as the project evolves, reflecting the current state and any important changes made during the development process.