🎓 SkillLink - Student Peer-to-Peer Learning Platform

SkillLink is a full-stack web application designed to solve the "Skill Gap" in universities. It connects students who want to learn a skill (e.g., Java) with peers who can teach it, facilitating a campus-wide knowledge exchange.

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🚀 Key Features

• Smart Matching Algorithm: Automatically pairs users based on "Teach" vs. "Learn" tag compatibility using SQL relational queries.
• Secure Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Token) based login and signup system with BCrypt password hashing.
• Real-time Dashboard: Angular-based reactive UI showing live match recommendations.
• Profile Management: Students can manage their skill portfolio (Add/Remove tags).

🛠️ Tech Stack

Backend (API)

• Framework: Spring Boot 3.2 (Java 17)
• Database: PostgreSQL (Relation mapping with Spring Data JPA)
• Security: Spring Security + JWT
• Documentation: Swagger / OpenAPI

Frontend (Client)

• Framework: Angular 17+
• Styling: Angular Material & Tailwind CSS
• State Management: RxJS (Observables)
• HTTP Client: Angular Common HTTP

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⚙️ Installation & Setup

Prerequisites

• Java JDK 17+
• Node.js (v18+)
• PostgreSQL installed locally or a cloud instance (e.g., Neon.tech)

1. Clone the Repo

git clone [https://github.com/Gihansachith92/skill-link.git](https://github.com/Gihansachith92/skill-link.git)
cd skill-link