StudyBuddy Connect is a hybrid learning platform that integrates AI-driven academic support with peer-to-peer tutoring. This initiative aims to bridge the educational gap for students from under-resourced backgrounds by providing both AI-powered assistance and human tutoring.

• AI Study Buddy: Get instant help from our AI tutor
• Peer Tutor Matching: Connect with volunteer tutors
• Q&A Forum: Ask questions and get help from the community
• Progress Tracking: Monitor your learning progress and streaks
• Achievement System: Earn rewards for consistent learning

• Frontend: React.js with Chakra UI
• Backend: Firebase Functions
• Database: Firebase Firestore
• AI: OpenAI API / Gemini
• Authentication: Firebase Auth

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm or yarn
• Firebase account
• OpenAI API key (for AI features)

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/studybuddy-connect.git
cd studybuddy-connect

2. Install dependencies:

npm install
# or
yarn install

3. Create a .env file in the root directory and add your environment variables:

REACT_APP_FIREBASE_API_KEY=your_firebase_api_key
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN=your_firebase_auth_domain
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your_firebase_project_id
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_STORAGE_BUCKET=your_firebase_storage_bucket
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID=your_firebase_messaging_sender_id
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_APP_ID=your_firebase_app_id
REACT_APP_OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key

4. Start the development server:

npm start
# or
yarn start

The application will be available at http://localhost:3000

src/
  ├── components/     # Reusable UI components
  ├── pages/         # Page components
  ├── services/      # API and Firebase services
  ├── utils/         # Utility functions
  ├── App.js         # Main application component
  └── index.js       # Application entry point

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

• Chakra UI for the component library
• Firebase for backend services
• Gemini for AI capabilities