Inspiration
As students, we often struggle alone when help is just one message away. BridgeBuddy is a social-good platform that connects students for help, mentorship, and support — all in one place.
What it does
BridgeBuddy allows users to:
- Sign up and log in securely
- Post help requests or offer help
- Browse a list of peers who are offering support
- Contact them directly (email/message)
How we built it
We started with the Hackathon Starter Boilerplate built on:
- Node.js + Express.js
- MongoDB + Mongoose
- EJS templates + Bootstrap
- OAuth + Local Auth (Google, Facebook, Email)
Challenges we ran into
Getting MongoDB + Auth + Routes working together was tough at first, but we leaned on community docs and open source support to get it done fast.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
- Full auth system up and running
- Clean UI using Bootstrap
- Easy-to-use help/request interface
What we learned
- How to rapidly prototype full-stack apps
- Authentication and session handling
- Using GitHub effectively in a team
What's next
- Add real-time chat using socket.io
- Deploy to Vercel/Render
- Partner with NGOs or schools for real-world use
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