Nde-Dilan/community-finder

Community Finder is a website that helps people discover tech communities across Cameroon. Whether you are a developer, designer, or tech enthusiast, you can use this platform to find groups that match your interests and connect with like-minded people. # Community Finder Find and connect with tech communities in Cameroon. ## What is This? Community Finder is a website that helps people discover tech communities across Cameroon. Whether you are a developer, designer, or tech enthusiast, you can use this platform to find groups that match your interests and connect with like-minded people. ## What Can You Do? - Browse tech communities in different cities - Filter communities by technology (Python, JavaScript, Design, etc.) - See upcoming tech events - Read news about the tech community in Cameroon - Submit your own community to be listed ## Technologies Used This project is built with: - **React**: A tool for building user interfaces - **Vite**: A fast way to run and build web projects - **Firebase**: A service that stores our data (communities, events) - **Cloudinary**: A service for storing and managing images You do not need to know all these technologies to contribute! Most people just add their community information. ## How to Run This Project on Your Computer Follow these steps to run the website on your own computer: ### Step 1: Install Node.js You need Node.js installed on your computer. Download it from nodejs.org and install it. To check if you have Node.js installed, open your terminal (or command prompt) and type: ```bash node --version ``` If you see a version number like `v18.0.0` or higher, you are good to go! ### Step 2: Get the Code Download this project to your computer. If you have Git installed, run: ```bash git clone github.com cd community-finder ``` If you do not have Git, you can download the code as a ZIP file from GitHub and unzip it. ### Step 3: Install Dependencies Dependencies are tools and packages that this project needs to work. Install them by running: ```bash npm install ``` This might take a few minutes. Wait for it to finish. ### Step 4: Set Up Environment Variables Create a file called `.env` in the main folder. Cop …