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# 🎓 AlumniVerse
A web-based platform designed to connect, engage, and empower alumni. This project aims to build a strong, lifelong alumni community through user profiles, messaging, events, job opportunities, and more.
## 🚧 Project Status
> **Status**: 🛠 In development
> The repository has been initialized. Core architecture, models, and features are currently being designed. Code will be pushed incrementally as development progresses.
## 📄 Software Requirements Specification (SRS)
Check out our detailed [Software Requirements Specification](docs/SRS.md) that includes:
- Complete tech stack (React/TypeScript, Django, PostgreSQL, Redis, etc.)
- Detailed core features (User & Access, Alumni Directory, Events, Jobs, Messaging, etc.)
- Technical architecture and implementation details
- Database schema and API endpoints
- Development requirements and setup instructions
- User roles and permissions
- Development phases and deployment guidelines
## 🌟 Planned Features
### Core Features
- Alumni registration and login (with verification)
- Profile management (education, job, contact info)
- Alumni directory with search and filters (batch, program, location)
- Event creation and RSVP functionality
- Admin panel for managing users and content
### Advanced Features
- Private messaging and group chats
- Job and internship board
- Community posts, forums, and announcements
- Email/newsletter notifications
- Privacy settings for public/private profiles
- Batch-wise or interest-based groups and feeds
## 🛠 Tech Stack
- **Frontend**: React + TypeScript
- **Backend**: Django + Django REST Framework
- **Database**: PostgreSQL
- **Authentication**: JWT or OAuth 2.0
- **Dev Tools**: Docker, GitHub Actions, Postman
- **Deployment**: Render, Railway, or VPS
## 📁 Folder Structure
```
alumnivarse/
├── apps/ # Django applications
│ ├── accounts/ # User authentication & profiles
│ ├── achievements/ # Alumni achievements & recognition
│ ├── dashboard/ # User dashboard & analytics
│ ├── events/ # Event management
│ ├── forum/ # Discussion forums
│ ├── jobs/ # Job board & opportunities
│ ├── messaging/ # Private messaging system
│ ├── mentorship/ # Mentorship program
│ ├── news/ # News & announcements
│ └── notifications/ # User notifications
│
├── config/ # Project configuration
│ ├── settings/ # Settings modules
│ │ ├── base.py # Base settings
│ │ ├── development.py # Development settings
│ │ └── production.py # Production settings
│ ├── urls.py # Project URL configuration
│ ├── wsgi.py # WSGI configuration
│ └── asgi.py # ASGI configuration
│
├── docs/ # Documentation
│ └── SRS.md # Software Requirements Specification
│
├── requirements.txt # Python dependencies
├── pyproject.toml # Project metadata and dependencies
├── manage.py # Django management script
├── .env.example # Example environment variables
└── .gitignore # Git ignore rules
```
## 📅 Roadmap (Can be Modified)
### Phase 1: Project Setup & Core Backend 🚀
- [x] Repository initialization and project structure
- [x] Basic project configuration and settings
- [ ] Authentication system implementation (accounts app)
- [ ] Database schema design and models
- [ ] Core API endpoints development
- [ ] User profile and settings functionality
### Phase 2: Feature Development 🛠
- [ ] Events management system
- [ ] Job board functionality
- [ ] Messaging system implementation
- [ ] News and announcements features
- [ ] Forum and discussion board
- [ ] Notifications system
- [ ] Mentorship program features
- [ ] Alumni achievements tracking
### Phase 3: Frontend Development 🎨
- [ ] UI/UX design system
- [ ] Component library setup
- [ ] Authentication and user flows
- [ ] Dashboard and profile pages
- [ ] Events and jobs interfaces
- [ ] Messaging and notifications UI
- [ ] Forum and discussions interface
- [ ] Mobile responsive design
### Phase 4: Integration & Testing ⚙️
- [ ] API integration with frontend
- [ ] Unit tests for backend
- [ ] Integration tests
- [ ] E2E testing setup
- [ ] Performance optimization
- [ ] Security testing and fixes
- [ ] Bug fixes and improvements
### Phase 5: Deployment & Launch 🌐
- [ ] Production environment setup
- [ ] CI/CD pipeline configuration
- [ ] Documentation completion
- [ ] Beta testing phase
- [ ] Production deployment
- [ ] Monitoring and logging setup
- [ ] Initial user onboarding
## 🤝 Contributing
Contributions are welcome after the initial setup is complete.
Please follow standard practices and guidelines for AGPL-licensed software.
## ⚖ License
This project is licensed under the **GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0)**.
See the full license in the [LICENSE](./LICENSE) file.
> 🔐 Under the AGPL, if you deploy this project for public use, you must also make the complete source code publicly available.
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> Stay tuned for project updates, SRS release, and development milestones. 🚀
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