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Welcome to Code Buddy, a web application created using create-react-app, where you can find your code partner! This readme section provides an overview of the project and instructions on how to set it up and run it locally.
Code Buddy is a platform designed to help developers and programmers find suitable coding partners for collaboration on various projects. Whether you're working on personal projects, open-source contributions, or simply seeking someone to learn and code together, Code Buddy is here to facilitate connections between like-minded individuals.
Before getting started, make sure you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:
- Node.js (v12 or higher)
- npm (Node Package Manager)
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Clone this repository to your local machine using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/your-username/code-buddy.git
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Change into the project directory:
cd code-buddy
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Install the required dependencies using npm:
npm install
To run the Code Buddy application locally, execute the following command:
npm start
This will start the development server, and you should be able to access the application in your web browser by visiting http://localhost:3000.
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Find Code Partners: Discover and connect with developers who share similar interests and coding preferences.
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Create Projects: Create projects and invite potential code buddies to collaborate.
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Real-Time Chat: Communicate with your code buddies in real-time through the integrated chat feature.
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User Profiles: Customize your profile, showcase your skills, and provide information about your coding interests.
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Notifications: Get notified about new project invitations, messages, and other relevant updates.
We welcome contributions from the community! If you'd like to contribute to Code Buddy, please follow these steps:
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Fork the repository on GitHub.
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Create a new branch with a descriptive name to work on your changes.
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Make your modifications, add new features, or fix bugs.
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Commit and push your changes to your forked repository.
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Submit a pull request to the main repository, describing the changes you've made.
Our team will review your pull request, provide feedback, and, if everything looks good, merge it into the main codebase.
Code Buddy is open-source software licensed under the MIT License.
Thank you for your interest in Code Buddy! If you have any questions, suggestions, or encounter any issues, feel free to reach out or open an issue on the GitHub repository. Happy coding!