Discover side projects and find collaborators through an engaging Tinder-style interface

DevSwipe is a mobile Android app designed for university students to discover exciting side project ideas and connect with peers for collaboration. Say goodbye to endless scrolling through forums – just swipe, match, and build together!

University students struggle to:

• Find side project ideas aligned with their interests
• Connect with peers who share similar skills and goals
• Navigate through formal, generic platforms that lack engagement
• Balance academic work with meaningful project collaboration

• 🔐 Authentication - Email & Google Sign-In with Firebase Auth
• 🔑 Password Recovery - Secure password reset via email
• ⚙️ Profile Setup - Skills & interests selection for new users
• 📱 Project Discovery - Swipeable cards with smooth animations
• 🎚️ Smart Filtering - Filter projects by difficulty (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)
• ➕ Project Creation - Create and share your project ideas
• 👤 Profile Management - View, edit profile and manage your posts
• 💾 App Persistence - Remember your last session and preferences

• 🤝 Collaborator Matching - Swipe to find and connect with potential teammates
• 💬 In-App Messaging - Chat system for collaboration discussions
• 🔔 Push Notifications - Stay updated with app announcements
• 🎭 Advanced Filtering - Filter by skills, interests, and project categories
• 📊 Project Categories - AI/ML, Web Dev, Mobile Apps, Design, and more
• 🤖 Smart Recommendations - AI-powered project suggestions based on your profile
• 🏫 University Integration - Connect with your university email domain
• 📈 Project Tracking - Monitor project progress and team formation
• ⚡ Enhanced Performance - PostgreSQL migration for better scalability

University students aged 18-25 interested in:

• Computer Science & Engineering students building technical projects
• Design students looking for creative collaborations
• Business students seeking entrepreneurial opportunities
• Anyone passionate about learning and building outside coursework

• Kotlin - Native Android development
• Material Design Components - Modern, intuitive UI
• Kotlin Coroutines - Smooth asynchronous operations

• Current: Firebase (Firestore, Auth, FCM)
• Future: PostgreSQL with REST API for enhanced scalability

• Android Studio, Git
• Firebase SDK, Google Play Services
• Retrofit (for future API integration)

1. Sign Up - Register with email or Google account
2. Setup Profile - Select your skills and interests
3. Discover Projects - Swipe through project ideas
   • ← Swipe left to skip
   • → Swipe right if interested
4. Create Projects - Share your own project ideas
5. Connect & Build - Find collaborators and start building!

• Download the latest APK from Releases
• Enable "Install from Unknown Sources" in Android settings
• Install and enjoy!

1. Clone the repository
2. Open in Android Studio Arctic Fox+
3. Set up Firebase (see Firebase Setup)
4. Build and run

See our Development Guide for detailed setup instructions.

We welcome contributions! Please read our Contributing Guidelines for details on how to get started.

• Architecture Overview - High-level system architecture and component interactions
• Database Schema - Detailed data model and Firestore schema design

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Ready to find your next project adventure? 🎯 Download DevSwipe and start swiping!