StudyBuddy App 📚👥

*StudyBuddy is to empower collaborative learning and your go-to platform for group discussions and knowledge sharing...

StudyBuddy is a user-friendly platform designed to facilitate collaborative learning and knowledge sharing among users. Whether you're a student looking to discuss course materials, a professional seeking insights on a specific topic, or an enthusiast exploring new areas of interest, StudyBuddy provides an interactive environment for productive discussions and information exchange.

🌟 Prerequisites

Backend:

• Python 3.x
• Django 5.0
• Additional Python packages as listed in requirements.txt

🚀 Quick Start

👉 Backend 👈

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/StudyBuddy-App.git
   

2. Navigate to the backend directory:

   cd StudyBuddy-App/backend
   

3. Create a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv

4. Activate the virtual environment:

   • Windows

     venv\Scripts\activate

   • macOS / Linux

     source venv/bin/activate
     

5. Install Python dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

6. Run database migrations:

   python manage.py migrate
   

7. Start the Django server:

   python manage.py runserver
   
   

• When you run it you might get a small issue of loading the images
• To solve it follow the following steps

  1. Create a folder inside 'static' directory named 'images'
  2. Then go to the 'assets' folder
  3. copy all the content in the 'assets' folder into the 'static/images' directory
  4. then refresh your page
  
  

Usage ☝️

To interact with the StudyBuddy App:

• Join or Create Rooms: Explore existing rooms or create your own room on a topic of interest.

• Engage in Discussions: Participate in discussions within rooms, ask questions, share insights, and collaborate with others.

• Browse Topics: Use the search feature to discover rooms related to specific topics or subjects.

• View Participants: See all participants contributing knowledge or sharing their thoughts in the room, allowing for easy identification of contributors.

• you can view the participants at the right hand side of the room

Enjoy a collaborative learning experience with StudyBuddy - Your trusted companion for group discussions and knowledge sharing!