EcoConnect

EcoConnect is a social media platform built with Laravel, dedicated to environmental initiatives and sustainability. It provides a space for users to collaborate on environmental projects, create and sell eco-friendly products, share posts, publish blogs, and organize/participate in events aimed at preserving the planet.

Features

User Profiles: Create personalized profiles to showcase your interests, skills, and contributions to the environment.
Environmental Projects: Collaborate with others to create and manage environmental projects, set goals, and track progress.
Product Marketplace: Sell and purchase eco-friendly products, supporting sustainable businesses.
Social Interactions: Interact with posts, comment, like, and share updates related to environmental efforts.
Blogging Platform: Publish blog posts to share insights, experiences, and tips for eco-conscious living.
Event Creation and Participation: Organize and participate in environmental events, fostering community engagement.
Notifications and Updates: Stay informed about project updates, product sales, blog comments, and event invitations.
Gamification Elements: Earn badges and achievements for sustainable actions, encouraging user participation.
Analytics and Progress Tracking: Measure your individual and collective environmental impact, set goals, and track progress.

Installation

Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/oussama-gadria/econnete.git

Install the required dependencies:

composer install
npm install && npm run dev

Create a copy of the .env.example file and rename it to .env. Update the necessary environment variables, such as the database connection details and other configuration settings.
Generate an application key:

php artisan key:generate

Migrate the database:

php artisan migrate

Seed the database (optional):

php artisan db:seed

Start the development server:

php artisan serve

Access the application by visiting http://localhost:8000 in your web browser.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to Econnete, please follow these steps:

Fork the repository.
Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix:

git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

Make your changes and commit them:

git commit -m "Add your commit message"

Push your changes to your forked repository :

git push origin feature/your-feature-name

Open a pull request describing your changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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