Hillffair 2k24 is the official app for the college fest, designed to enhance the user experience by providing features such as anonymous chatting, event highlights, and more.

• Users can log in as strangers and get matched with others based on shared interests.
• Once matched, users can chat anonymously for 24 hours, after which the chats expire and are deleted.

• Stay updated with the latest highlights of the ongoing fest events, including major announcements and winners.

• View the complete list of events with:
  • Event name
  • Timing and Date
  • Description

• User authentication with Firebase.
• Mobile-friendly interface for quick access to fest information.
• Real-time notifications about upcoming events or important updates.

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Real-time Messaging: Websockets (Socket.io)
• Authentication: Firebase authentication
• Environment Management: dotenv for environment variables

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/hillffair-app.git
   
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   
   

3. Set up environment variables in .env:

   MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_uri
   
   

4. Run the app:

   npm start
   
   

Thanks to the following people for contributing to the project:

• Sankalp Gupta – Project Lead and Backend Developer
• Prince Khandelwal – Backend Developer
• Arjun Prajapat – Backend Developer