Tech TeamUp is a collaboration and mentorship platform designed for aspiring software engineers to connect, form teams, and grow together. It brings the power of communication, organization, and learning into one unified space — helping developers gain real-world experience through teamwork and mentorship.

• 🧑‍💻 Team Formation: Connect with other learners and form project teams based on skills and interests.
• 🎥 Video Calling: Built-in video chat for team meetings, mentorship sessions, and study groups.
• 💬 Instant Messaging: Real-time chat channels for quick communication between team members.
• 🗓️ Integrated Calendar: Keep track of project milestones, meetings, and learning sessions.
• 🧾 Notes & To-Do Lists: Stay organized with shared notes and task management tools.
• 🤝 Mentorship: Get guidance from experienced developers and industry professionals.
• 🧩 Group Projects: Collaborate on software projects with built-in version tracking and collaboration tools.
• 🔍 Code Review Circles: Review and discuss code in a structured, supportive environment.

• Frontend: React, Material UI, Recharts, Axios
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: MongoDB / PostgreSQL (depending on deployment)
• Authentication: JWT / OAuth
• Real-Time Communication: WebRTC, Socket.IO
• Deployment: Vercel / Render / AWS

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/StephenCahillane/Tech-TeamUp.git
   cd Tech-TeamUp

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   # or
   yarn install

3. Add environment variables: Create a .env file in the root directory (never commit this file):

   MONGO_URI=your_database_uri
   JWT_SECRET=your_secret_key
   

4. Run the development server:

   npm run dev

1. Create an account and set up your developer profile.
2. Join or form a team based on shared interests or project ideas.
3. Collaborate in real time via chat, video, and shared tools.
4. Participate in code review circles to level up your skills.
5. Track your progress and reach your learning or career goals together.

• AI-powered mentor matching
• Built-in coding challenges
• Team performance analytics
• GitHub integration for project sync

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to improve Tech TeamUp:

1. Fork the repo
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature-name)
3. Commit changes (git commit -m "Add feature")
4. Push to branch and open a Pull Request

This project is open-source under the MIT License.

Empowering future engineers to learn, build, and grow — together.