🏗️ Forge

Forge is a social media-style platform designed to connect businesses and subcontractors with clients who need solutions for various issues. Built with Vue.js, Node.js, and MongoDB, Forge simplifies networking and problem-solving, making it easier for professionals and customers to collaborate efficiently.

🚀 Features

• 🏢 Business & Subcontractor Profiles – Create and manage professional profiles.
• 📢 Post Issues & Solutions – Clients can post problems; professionals can offer solutions.
• 💬 Messaging System – Direct communication between clients and service providers.
• 📌 Job Listings & Bidding – Businesses can post jobs, and subcontractors can bid.
• ✅ User Authentication – Secure login and profile management.

🏗️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: Vue.js
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT-based authentication

🔧 Setup & Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/ewancferguson/forge.git
   cd forge

2. Install dependencies

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables
   • Create a .env file and add:

     MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
     JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret

4. Run the application

   npm run dev

📜 API Endpoints

Method	Endpoint	Description
GET	/api/posts	Fetch all posts
POST	/api/posts	Create a new post
GET	/api/users/{id}	Get user profile
POST	/api/messages	Send a message
GET	/api/jobs	Get job listings

📫 Contact

• GitHub: Ewan Ferguson
• Portfolio: My Work
• Email: ewanferg01@gmail.com

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🔹 Contributions and feedback are welcome! Feel free to fork and enhance the project.