Buddypair Community Platform

Overview

The Buddypair Community Platform is a large-scale MERN stack web application designed as a unified hub for multiple community-driven modules. It integrates features for job portal, dating, study abroad guidance, matrimony services, and online courses. This platform aims to bring different social and professional interactions under one roof while maintaining scalability, modularity, and real-time capabilities.

Features

• Job Portal: Job postings, applications, and employer dashboards.
• Dating App: Matchmaking features with real-time chat and profile browsing.
• Study Abroad: Resource hub for students planning international education.
• Matrimony: Community-based matrimony service with secure profiles.
• Courses: Online courses and skill-sharing modules.
• Real-Time Communication: Implemented with Socket.IO for instant messaging and notifications.
• Authentication & Security: JWT-based authentication, secure password hashing, and RBAC.
• Responsive UI: Built with React + Tailwind CSS and optimized for all devices.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Redux Toolkit, React Hook Form, Tailwind CSS, Vite
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js, Mongoose
• Database: MongoDB
• State Management: Redux Toolkit with persistence
• Real-Time: Socket.IO
• Utilities: Axios, Yup (validation), React Toastify, QRCode

Development Tools & Config

• Linting: ESLint with React and Hooks plugins
• Styling: Tailwind CSS with animations & utilities
• Build Tool: Vite for faster builds
• PDF & Docs: @react-pdf-viewer for integrated document handling
• Charts & Analytics: Recharts for data visualization

Project Status

• Completion Date: May 7, 2025
• Repository: Private
• Deployment: Not live

Notes

This project demonstrates multi-domain integration in a single platform using a modular MERN architecture. With extensible design and scalable backend, Buddypair stands as a community super-app prototype ready for real-world deployment.