This open-source project aims to create a comprehensive freelance marketplace platform, providing a space for freelancers and clients to connect, collaborate, and complete various types of freelance work. Leveraging a modern tech stack, the platform facilitates job posting, bidding, contract management, and secure payment transactions.
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User Authentication:
- Secure user registration and authentication.
- Support for both email/password and social media login.
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Job Management:
- Seamless job posting with detailed descriptions.
- Bidding system allowing freelancers to submit proposals.
- Contract creation and management between clients and freelancers.
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Messaging System:
- Real-time messaging between freelancers and clients.
- Notification system for updates on job proposals, messages, and contract milestones.
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Payment Integration:
- Secure payment processing using Stripe.
- Transparent handling of transactions with clear invoicing.
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Review and Rating System:
- User-driven review and rating system for freelancers and clients.
- Feedback mechanism to enhance trust and reputation.
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Search and Recommendation:
- Advanced search functionality for job discovery.
- Recommendation engine based on user preferences and job history.
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Admin Panel:
- Admin interface for managing users, jobs, and resolving disputes.
- Analytics dashboard for monitoring platform performance.
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Frontend:
- React for building interactive and dynamic user interfaces.
- Redux for state management.
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Backend:
- Node.js with Express for the server-side application.
- PostgreSQL (psql) as the database for storing user profiles, jobs, and contracts.
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Microservices Architecture:
- Utilizes a microservices architecture for scalability and maintainability.
- Services include user management, job service, messaging, payment, and more.
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Message Broker:
- Kafka for handling asynchronous communication between microservices.
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Authentication and Authorization:
- Firebase for user authentication and access control.
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Real-time Communication:
- Socket.IO for real-time bid updates and messaging.
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External Services:
- Integration with third-party services such as Twilio for OTP, SendGrid for email notifications, and more.
- The project can be deployed on cloud platforms such as AWS or Heroku.
- Docker containers for easy deployment and scaling.
- We welcome contributions from the open-source community.
- Fork the repository, make improvements, and submit pull requests.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.