Campus Link

Campus Link is a comprehensive university event and notice management platform designed to bridge the gap between student organizers and participants. It provides a seamless interface for administrators to manage events and approvals, and for students to explore, register, and volunteer for campus activities. Demo: https://youtu.be/WnBSSv9bBmA?si=BBhrSPxwoR4oo2Ic

🚀 Key Features

For Administrators

• Event Management: Create, update, and delete campus events with details like date, venue, category, and volunteer requirements.
• Volunteer & Registration Oversight: View real-time lists of approved volunteers and registered students for each event.
• Application Review: Accept or reject volunteer applications with a dedicated review interface.
• Student Registration: Exclusive access to register new student accounts to maintain a verified user base.
• Notices: Post important announcements visible to all students.

For Students

• Event Explorer: Browse upcoming events, filter by category, venue, or branch.
• One-Click Registration: Seamless registration for workshops, hackathons, and seminars.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Apply for specific volunteer roles (Tech, Media, Logistics, etc.) within events.
• Real-time Status: Track the status of volunteer applications (Pending/Approved/Rejected) instantly.
• Dashboard: Personalized view of registered events and volunteer duties.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js (React Framework), Tailwind CSS
• Backend / Database: Firebase (Authentication, Firestore)
• Icons: Lucide React
• Authentication: Firebase Auth (Email/Password, Google Sign-In)

⚙️ Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or higher)
• A Firebase Project with Firestore and Authentication enabled.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

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

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Configure Environment Variables: Create a .env.local file in the root directory and add your Firebase credentials (refer to src/lib/firebase.js or your Firebase Console for keys):

   NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_API_KEY=your_api_key
   NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN=your_project_id.firebaseapp.com
   NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your_project_id
   NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_STORAGE_BUCKET=your_project_id.firebasestorage.app
   NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID=your_sender_id
   NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_APP_ID=your_app_id

4. Run the development server:

   npm run dev

5. Open http://localhost:3000 with your browser.

🔒 Security Notes

• Role-Based Access: The application strictly enforces admin vs student roles.
• Registration: Public registration is disabled; only Admins can create new student accounts to ensure platform integrity.

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