OpenMentors - An Open Source Mentorship Platform

Welcome to OpenMentors, a platform dedicated to connecting experienced open-source contributors with newcomers seeking mentorship. Our mission is to foster collaboration, skill development, and inclusivity within the vibrant open-source community. This project is aimed at providing a platform called "Open Mentors" that facilitates mentorship and learning within the open-source community. It allows students to connect with experienced mentors, schedule mentorship sessions, and browse curated open-source projects for contributions. The platform aims to democratize access to open-source opportunities, fostering collaboration, innovation, and skill development among its users.

Features

• Virtual Mentorship Sessions: Facilitate communication through messaging, video conferencing, and voice chat for personalized interactions.
• Skill Development: Access a wide range of resources, tutorials, and learning materials to enhance your skills. Mentor-Student Connection: Students can connect with experienced mentors to receive guidance and support in navigating the world of open source.
• Mentorship Scheduling: Users can schedule mentorship sessions with mentors to receive personalized guidance and assistance.
• Open-Source Project Directory: Curated list of open-source projects for users to explore and contribute to, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• User Profiles: Personalized user profiles for both mentors and students, allowing them to showcase their skills and contributions within the platform.

The repository is organized into two main folders:

• backend: Contains server-side code responsible for handling data, user authentication, and communication with the database.
• frontend: Houses the React app responsible for the user interface and interactions.

Project Contributors

This project was made possible by the collaborative efforts of passionate individuals dedicated to supporting and growing the open-source community. Special thanks to the following contributors:

Authors

• Lord Konadu
• Satyanarayan Dalei
• Muskan

How to Contribute

We welcome contributions from the community to improve and enhance the Open Mentors platform. If you'd like to contribute, please follow these steps:

• Fork the repository on GitHub.
• Clone your forked repository to your local machine.
• Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix

 git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

git add .
git commit -m "Add feature/bug fix"

• Push your changes to your forked repository

 git push origin feature/your-feature-name

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License