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ResumeWizard

ResumeWizard is a web application built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) that enables users to create and download professional resumes effortlessly.

Features

  • User Authentication: Secure authentication using JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
  • Form-Based Input: Users can fill out various sections such as Personal Information, Education, Experience, Projects, Skills, Achievements, and Certifications.
  • Resume Generation: Automatically generates a well-formatted resume based on the user's input.
  • Downloadable Resumes: Users can download their resumes in a PDF format.

Technologies Used

  • Frontend:
    • React
    • Redux
    • Axios (for making HTTP requests)
    • Material UI
    • CSS
  • Backend:
    • Node.js
    • Express.js
    • MongoDB
    • Mongoose
    • JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authentication
  • Other Tools and Libraries:
    • dotenv (for environment variables)
    • bcrypt (for password hashing)
    • cookie-parser (for handling cookies)
    • Render (for deployment)
    • Git (for version control)

Topics

  • MERN Stack
  • JWT Authentication
  • Form Handling
  • Resume Generation
  • PDF Download
  • Full-Stack Development

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

  • Node.js
  • MongoDB
  • Git

Installation

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/your-username/ResumeWizard.git
cd ResumeWizard

  2. Install backend dependencies:

    cd backend
npm install

  3. Install frontend dependencies:

    cd ../frontend
npm install

4.Start the development server:

   npm start
   ```
5.Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to view the application.

##Environment Variables

Create a `.env` file in the `backend` directory and add the following environment variables:
```env
PORT=4000
MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
JWT_KEY=your_jwt_secret_key

Create a `.env` file in the `frontend` directory and add the following environment variable:
```env
REACT_APP_API_URL=http://localhost:4000