Mentor-ET is a web platform that connects university students with industry experts in their respective fields. It aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, mentorship, and personal growth for students by providing a space where mentors can share valuable articles.
- Node.js
- Express
- MongoDB
- EJS (Embedded JavaScript)
- Node.js installed on your machine
- MongoDB installed and running
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Clone the repository:
https://github.com/BekLG/Mentor-ET.git
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Navigate to the project directory:
cd Mentor-ET -
Install the dependencies:
npm install
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Create a .env file in the root directory and configure the following environment variable:
PORT=3000
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Start the server:
npm start
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Open your web browser and visit http://localhost:3000.
- Mentor registration and login: Mentors can create accounts and log in to the platform.
- Article creation: Mentors can write articles in their specific fields, sharing experiences, self-development tips, skill development insights, and industry news/updates.
- Article reading: Students can access the platform to read articles tailored to their fields of interest, gaining valuable knowledge and staying informed about industry trends.
Mentor-ET is currently in its Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage. The following features are planned for future development:
- Direct mentor-student interaction: Facilitating direct communication between mentors and students for personalized guidance and mentorship.
- Mentoring programs: Implementing structured mentoring programs to connect mentors and students for long-term guidance and support.
- Additional features: Adding features such as user profiles, search functionality, comments, and ratings to enhance the learning experience.
Contributions to Mentor-ET are welcome! If you have any ideas, suggestions, or bug reports, please open an issue or submit a pull request.
For any inquiries or questions, please contact the project maintainer:
- Bereket Legesse: bereketlegesse22@gmail.com