🚀 Hackathon Platform

Welcome to the HackIT, an innovative space where users can register for hackathons, organizations can host hackathons, and teams can collaborate in real-time with the help of AI-powered assistance. The platform offers seamless communication, AI-driven code generation, and a reward system to enhance the hackathon experience.

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🌟 Features

🏆 Hackathon Management

• Users can register and participate in hackathons.
• Organizations can create and manage hackathons effortlessly.
• Real-time notifications for new hackathons and team updates.

💬 Chatroom with WebRTC

• Each team gets a separate chatroom for real-time communication.
• WebRTC-powered video and voice calls for seamless collaboration.
• Instant messaging with file sharing for smooth project discussions.

🤖 AI-Powered Assistance

• AI integrated into chatrooms to help with code generation and debugging.
• Problem-solving AI that assists teams with technical challenges.
• Centralized AI assistant accessible to all team members in the chatroom.

🎖️ Badge & Reward System

• Earn badges based on the number of hackathons participated in.
• Badges categorized into Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Diamond levels.
• Special recognition for outstanding contributions in hackathons.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB
• Real-time Communication: WebRTC, Socket.io
• AI Integration: OpenAI API (or any AI service for code generation & debugging)
• Authentication: JWT, OAuth (Google/GitHub login)
• Deployment: Docker, AWS/GCP

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🚀 Getting Started

1️⃣ Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/your-repo/hackathon-platform.git
cd hackathon-platform

2️⃣ Install Dependencies

npm install

3️⃣ Setup Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root directory and configure your environment variables.

PORT=5000
MONGO_URI=your-mongodb-uri
JWT_SECRET=your-jwt-secret
OPENAI_API_KEY=your-ai-key

4️⃣ Start the Development Server

npm run dev

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📌 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch (feature/new-feature)
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to your branch and open a PR

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📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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📞 Contact

For queries and support, reach out via [email protected] or visit our Discord community.

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🔥 Join the revolution of hackathons! Register, compete, and win with AI-powered assistance!