ResumeWizard

ResumeWizard is a web application built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) that enables users to create and download professional resumes effortlessly.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure authentication using JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
• Form-Based Input: Users can fill out various sections such as Personal Information, Education, Experience, Projects, Skills, Achievements, and Certifications.
• Resume Generation: Automatically generates a well-formatted resume based on the user's input.
• Downloadable Resumes: Users can download their resumes in a PDF format.

Technologies Used

• Frontend:
  • React
  • Redux
  • Axios (for making HTTP requests)
  • Material UI
  • CSS
• Backend:
  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • MongoDB
  • Mongoose
  • JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authentication
• Other Tools and Libraries:
  • dotenv (for environment variables)
  • bcrypt (for password hashing)
  • cookie-parser (for handling cookies)
  • Render (for deployment)
  • Git (for version control)

Topics

• MERN Stack
• JWT Authentication
• Form Handling
• Resume Generation
• PDF Download
• Full-Stack Development

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• MongoDB
• Git

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/ResumeWizard.git
   cd ResumeWizard

2. Install backend dependencies:

   cd backend
   npm install

3. Install frontend dependencies:

   cd ../frontend
   npm install

4.Start the development server:

   npm start
   ```
5.Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to view the application.

##Environment Variables

Create a `.env` file in the `backend` directory and add the following environment variables:
```env
PORT=4000
MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
JWT_KEY=your_jwt_secret_key

Create a `.env` file in the `frontend` directory and add the following environment variable:
```env
REACT_APP_API_URL=http://localhost:4000