StackIt

StackIt brings you simplified intelligent Q&A experience with unique AI assistant

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🧠 StackIt – A Minimal Yet Intelligent Q&A Platform

StackIt is a modern, community-driven Q&A platform built using the MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js). Inspired by platforms like Stack Overflow, StackIt brings in a simplified yet intelligent question-answering experience with a clean, human-first UI and a unique AI-powered assistant.

💡 Designed and built in under 24 hours during the Odoo Hackathon 2025 🚀

🔗 Live Links

Platform Live Link
🌐 Frontend Visit StackIt Frontend
🛠️ Backend API Visit Backend Live Server
🎨 Figma Design View UI Prototype

✅ Backend and frontend are fully connected and deployed
✅ Figma showcases the human-made modern UI used in development

📌 Features Overview

✅ Core Features

  • 🔐 User Authentication

    • Register/Login with role-based access (User/Admin)
    • Secured with JWT

  • 📝 Ask Questions with Rich Text

    • Rich text editor (using React Quill)
    • Supports formatting: bold, italic, lists, links, and code blocks
    • Tag selector for easy categorization

  • 💬 Answer System

    • Users can post rich-text formatted answers
    • Each question can have multiple answers
    • Real-time sorting by votes

  • ⬆️ Voting System

    • Upvote/downvote answers to promote best solutions
    • One user = one vote per answer

  • ✅ Accepted Answers

    • Question authors can mark one answer as accepted
    • Visually highlighted for clarity

  • 🔔 Notification System

    • Users receive alerts for:
    • New answers on their questions
    • Mentions using @username
    • Accepted answers

  • 🏷️ Tagging + Filters

    • Users can tag questions
    • Filter by tags for relevant searches

  • 👨‍💼 Admin Dashboard

    • View & moderate reported questions/answers
    • Delete inappropriate content
    • Export user & content stats (CSV)

🌟 Unique Features (Our Winning Edge 💥)

🤖 AI Chatbot Assistant (In-App Guide)

  • Smart helper on "Ask a Question" page
  • Suggests:
    • Similar existing questions
    • Tag recommendations
    • Draft rephrasing assistance
  • Enhances UX for new users
  • Powered by:
    • Rule-based logic (offline fallback)
    • OpenAI integration (if API key provided)

⭐ Reputation System

  • Dynamic score assigned to every user
  • Points awarded for:
    • +10: Upvotes on answers
    • +5: Accepted answers
    • -2: Downvotes
  • Reputation shown on profile & post cards
  • Encourages meaningful contributions
  • Future Scope: Badges & tiered privileges

📁 Project Structure

root/
├── client/                 # React frontend
│   ├── components/
│   ├── pages/
│   ├── context/
│   ├── services/
│   └── App.jsx
│
├── server/                 # Node.js backend
│   ├── controllers/
│   ├── models/
│   ├── routes/
│   ├── middleware/
│   └── index.js
│
├── .env
└── README.md
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