Co.Found

An innovative platform designed to connect visionary founders with talented developers, enabling seamless collaboration on groundbreaking startup ideas.

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About Co.Found

Co.Found is an online platform built to bridge the gap between founders and developers. Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs by making it easy to find technical co-founders who share their passion and vision.

Key Features

1. Profile Creation:

   • Founders can create profiles showcasing their startup ideas, vision, and the roles they need.
   • Developers can create profiles that highlight their skills, experiences, and portfolios.

2. Application Process:

   • Developers can browse startup profiles and apply to those that resonate with them.
   • Founders receive applications that include the developer’s skills and expectations.

3. Matching System:

   • Founders are notified of new applications and can review them to accept or reject.

4. Direct Communication:

   • Post-acceptance, founders gain access to developers’ WhatsApp numbers for quick collaboration.

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Technology Stack

• Frontend: Next.js for server-side rendering and optimized performance.
• UI Framework: Shadcn for modern and responsive UI components.
• Authentication: Clerk for secure and robust user authentication.
• Backend: Convex for real-time data handling and serverless functionality.

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed on your system:

• Node.js (v16+ recommended)
• npm or yarn package manager
• Git

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Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/codernotme/co.found.git  
   cd co.found

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install  
   # or  
   yarn install  

3. Setup environment variables:
   Create a .env.local file in the root directory and add the following:

    NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=<Your clerk publishable key>
    CLERK_SECRET_KEY=<your clerk secret key>
   
    # Deployment used by `npx convex dev`
    CONVEX_DEPLOYMENT=<your convex deployment key>
    NEXT_PUBLIC_CONVEX_URL=<your convex public url>

   Replace placeholders with your actual API keys.

4. Run the development server:

   npm run dev  
   # or  
   yarn dev  

   Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser to see the app.

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Folder Structure

co.found/  
├── components/       # Reusable UI components  
├── app/              # Next.js app (e.g., home, dashboard, profiles)  
├── public/           # Static assets (images, icons, etc.)  
├── styles/           # Global and component-specific styles  
├── utils/            # Helper functions and utilities  
├── .env.local        # Environment variables  
├── package.json      # Dependencies and scripts  
└── README.md         # Project documentation  

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Available Scripts

• npm run dev: Starts the development server.
• npm run build: Builds the production-ready application.
• npm run start: Starts the production server.
• npm run lint: Runs ESLint to check for code issues.

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Contributing

We welcome contributions to enhance Co.Found! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch: git checkout -b feature-name.
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m "Add feature description".
4. Push to your branch: git push origin feature-name.
5. Submit a pull request.

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License

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