iranziprince01/talent-bridge-africa
Domain:
socioeconomicRecord type:
software
Creator:
ira
Host:
# Talent Bridge Africa
**Graduate with experience, not just a degree.**
A marketing site that connects current students, recent graduates, and skilled refugee youth with growing businesses across Africa.
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## Stack
- **Next.js** (App Router) · **React** · **TypeScript**
- **Tailwind CSS** · **Framer Motion** · **Lucide Icons**
- **Nodemailer** (Gmail) for contact form submissions
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## Quick start
```bash
npm install
npm run dev
```
Runs at **http://localhost:4400**.
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## Environment
Contact forms send email via Gmail. Copy `.env.example` to `.env.local` and set:
| Variable | Description |
|----------|-------------|
| `GMAIL_USER` | Gmail address used to send |
| `GMAIL_APP_PASSWORD` | App password (2-Step Verification required) |
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## Scripts
| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `npm run dev` | Dev server (port 4400) |
| `npm run build` | Production build |
| `npm run start` | Run production server |
| `npm run lint` | Run ESLint |
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## Project structure
```
app/
api/contact/ # POST handler – sends form data to Gmail
page.tsx # Single-page homepage
layout.tsx
components/
layout/ # Navbar, Footer
sections/ # Hero, Problem, Solution, How it works, Services, etc.
public/ # Logo, favicon, assets
```
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**Talent Bridge Africa** - student-powered services for growing businesses.