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DevTinder is a modern, interactive web application that connects developers based on their skills, interests, and project goals. Think "Tinder for Developers" - swipe through developer profiles, connect with like-minded programmers, and build amazing projects together.

## ✨ Features

### 🎯 Core Functionality
- **Profile Swiping**: Discover and connect with developers through an intuitive swipe interface
- **Smart Matching**: Algorithm-based matching system for developers with complementary skills
- **Real-time Connections**: Instant connection notifications and request management
- **Profile Management**: Comprehensive profile editing with skills, bio, and project showcase

### 🔐 Authentication & Security
- **Secure Login/Signup**: JWT-based authentication with credential management
- **Session Persistence**: Automatic login state management across browser sessions
- **Protected Routes**: Role-based access control for authenticated features

### 🎨 Modern UI/UX
- **Responsive Design**: Mobile-first approach with Tailwind CSS
- **Smooth Animations**: Framer Motion powered transitions and micro-interactions
- **3D Elements**: Interactive 3D components using React Three Fiber
- **Dark Theme**: Professional dark theme optimized for developers

### 📱 Key Pages
- **Feed**: Swipe through developer profiles with keyboard support
- **Connections**: View and manage your developer network
- **Requests**: Handle incoming connection requests
- **Profile Settings**: Edit personal information, skills, and preferences
- **Coming Soon**: Preview upcoming features and updates
✨ Features

## 🛠️ Tech Stack

### Frontend Framework
- **React 19.1.0** - Latest React with concurrent features
- **Vite 7.0.0** - Lightning-fast build tool and dev server
- **React Router 7.6.3** - Client-side routing with lazy loading

### State Management
- **Redux Toolkit 2.8.2** - Modern Redux with RTK Query
- **React Redux 9.2.0** - React bindings for Redux

### Styling & UI
- **Tailwind CSS 4.1.11** - Utility-first CSS framework
- **Framer Motion 12.23.0** - Production-ready motion library
- **React Icons 5.5.0** - Popular icon library
- **Lucide React 0.525.0** - Beautiful & consistent icons
### 🎯 Core Features
1 Swipe-based developer discovery
2 Smart algorithmic matching
3 Real-time connections & notifications
4 Profile management with bio, skills & projects

### 3D Graphics
- **React Three Fiber 9.2.0** - React renderer for Three.js
- **React Three Drei 10.4.2** - Useful helpers for R3F
- **Three.js 0.178.0** - 3D graphics library
### 🔐 Authentication
1 Secure login/signup (JWT-based)
2 Session persistence
3 Protected routes with role-based access

### HTTP & API
- **Axios 1.10.0** - Promise-based HTTP client
- **Centralized API Configuration** - Environment-based URL management
### 💻 UI/UX
1 Responsive mobile-first design (Tailwind CSS)
2 Smooth animations (Framer Motion)
3 Dark theme & 3D elements (React Three Fiber)

### User Experience
- **React Hot Toast 2.5.2** - Beautiful toast notifications
- **React Toastify 11.0.5** - Notification system
- **React Hook Form 7.59.0** - Performant forms with easy validation

### Developer Tools
- **ESLint 9.29.0** - Code linting and quality enforcement
- **TypeScript Support** - Type definitions for better development
## 🛠️ Tech Stack
1 **Frontend:** React 19, Vite, React Router
2 **State Management:** Redux Toolkit
3 **Styling:** Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, Lucide Icons
4 **3D Graphics:** React Three Fiber, Drei, Three.js
5 **HTTP & API:** Axios, centralized API config
6 **Forms & Notifications:** React Hook Form, React Toastify, Hot Toast
7 **Tools:** ESLint, TypeScript (supported)

## 🚀 Getting Started


### Prerequisites
- Node.js (v18 or higher)
- npm or yarn package manager
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cd devtinder-frontend
Also Start you Backend Server also you Can find it here https://github.com/coder-writes/dev-tinder
```

2. **Install dependencies**
```bash
npm install
# or
yarn install
```

3. **Environment Setup**
Create a `.env` file in the root directory:
```env
VITE_BASE_URL=http://localhost:7777
```

4. **Start the development server**
```bash
npm run dev
# or
yarn dev
```

5. **Open your browser**
Navigate to `http://localhost:5173` to see the application.

## 📁 Project Structure

```
src/
├── components/ # Reusable UI components
│ ├── auth/ # Authentication related components
│ ├── connections/ # Connection management components
│ ├── forms/ # Form components and inputs
│ ├── home/ # Landing page components
│ ├── layout/ # Layout and wrapper components
│ ├── profile/ # Profile related components
│ ├── ui/ # Generic UI components
│ └── 3d/ # 3D graphics components
├── pages/ # Page components
│ ├── Body.jsx # Main layout wrapper
│ ├── Feed.jsx # Profile swiping interface
│ ├── Login.jsx # Authentication page
│ ├── Signup.jsx # User registration
│ ├── Connections.jsx # Connections management
│ ├── Requests.jsx # Connection requests
│ ├── EditProfile.jsx # Profile editing
│ ├── Settings.jsx # User settings
│ └── NewFeature.jsx # Feature preview page
├── utils/ # Utility functions and configurations
│ ├── apiConfig.js # API endpoints and configuration
│ ├── reduxStore.js # Redux store configuration
│ ├── userSlicer.js # User state management
│ ├── feedSlice.js # Feed state management
│ ├── requestSlice.js # Request state management
│ └── lazyLoad.js # Code splitting utilities
├── theme/ # Theme configuration
│ └── colors.js # Color palette and styles
└── App.jsx # Main application component
├── components/ # Reusable components
│ └── 3d/ # 3D elements
├── pages/ # Page-level components
├── utils/ # API config, Redux slices, helpers
├── theme/ # Color and theme setup
└── App.jsx # Main app entry point
```
🎯 Key Features

## 🎯 Key Features Deep Dive
1 🔄 Swipe-Based Matching – Discover developers with an intuitive card interface

### Swipe-Based Matching
- Intuitive card-based interface for browsing developer profiles
- Keyboard navigation support (arrow keys)
- Smooth animations and gesture feedback
- Real-time API integration for match processing
2 🤝 Smart Matching System – Connect with developers having complementary skills

### Connection Management
- View all active connections with search and filter capabilities
- Request management system with accept/reject functionality
- Real-time status updates and notifications
3 🔔 Real-Time Notifications – Instant updates for matches and requests

### Profile System
- Comprehensive profile creation and editing
- Skill tags and technology stack display
- Bio and project showcase capabilities
- Photo upload and management
4 🧑‍💻 Profile Customization – Showcase bio, skills, tech stack, and projects

### Performance Optimizations
- **Code Splitting**: Lazy loading for optimal bundle size
- **Chunk Management**: Strategic code splitting with Vite
- **Image Optimization**: Efficient image loading and caching
- **State Management**: Optimized Redux patterns
5 🔐 Secure Auth System – JWT-based login with protected routes

6 🌙 Modern UI – Responsive dark-themed design with 3D and animated elements

7 ⚙️ Performance Optimized – Lazy loading, code splitting, and fast refresh

## 🔧 Available Scripts

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# Code Quality
npm run lint # Run ESLint for code quality check
```

## 🌐 Environment Variables

| Variable | Description | Default |
|----------|-------------|---------|
| `VITE_BASE_URL` | Backend API base URL | `http://localhost:7777` |

## 🎨 Design System

### Color Palette
- **Primary**: Green (#10b981) - Success, connections, positive actions
- **Secondary**: Pink/Red gradients - Highlights, CTAs, branding
- **Background**: Dark gradients (#232526 to #414345)
- **Text**: White/Gray scale for optimal readability

### Animation Principles
- **Smooth Transitions**: 200-300ms for UI interactions
- **Spring Physics**: Natural motion using Framer Motion
- **Micro-interactions**: Hover states and feedback animations
- **Page Transitions**: Smooth navigation between routes

## 🚀 Performance Features

### Bundle Optimization
- **Manual Chunks**: Vendor libraries separated for better caching
- **Lazy Loading**: Route-based code splitting
- **Tree Shaking**: Unused code elimination
- **Modern ES Modules**: Optimized for modern browsers

### Development Experience
- **Hot Module Replacement**: Instant updates during development
- **Fast Refresh**: React state preservation during updates
- **TypeScript Support**: Enhanced development with type checking
- **ESLint Integration**: Code quality enforcement

## 🤝 Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature`)
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'`)
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/AmazingFeature`)
2. Create your feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Open a Pull Request

## 📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

## 🙏 Acknowledgments

- **React Team** for the amazing framework
- **Vite Team** for the blazing-fast build tool
- **Tailwind CSS** for the utility-first CSS framework
- **Framer Motion** for smooth animations
- **Open Source Community** for the incredible ecosystem

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Thanks to the React, Vite, Tailwind, Framer Motion, and open-source communities for their tools and inspiration.

**Made with ❤️ by the DevTinder Team**