MentorClass

MentorClass is an innovative platform designed to connect students with experienced mentors for personalized learning experiences. Our platform facilitates seamless collaboration between learners and mentors through interactive sessions and real-time feedback.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React.js, TailwindCSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT

Getting Started

Prerequisites

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

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/mentorclass.git
   cd mentorclass
   

2. Install frontend dependencies:

   cd frontend
   npm install
   

3. Install backend dependencies:

   cd ../backend
   npm install
   

4. Create a .env file in the backend directory:

   MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   PORT=5000
   

5. Create a .env file in the frontend directory:

   REACT_APP_API_URL=http://localhost:5000
   

6. Start the backend server:

   cd backend
   npm run dev
   

7. Start the frontend development server:

   cd frontend
   npm start
   

The application should now be running on http://localhost:3000.