TalentFlow - Freelance Marketplace Platform

TalentFlow is a scalable and efficient platform designed to connect freelancers with businesses, streamlining the hiring process and fostering seamless real-time communication. Built with a modern tech stack, TalentFlow leverages advanced technologies to optimize project-freelancer matching, enhance security, and ensure smooth user interactions.

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🚀 Key Features

• Asynchronous Job Queue
  Utilizes Redis and BullMQ to manage background tasks like email notifications, ensuring non-blocking operations and high performance under load.

• AI-Powered Matching
  Integrates intelligent algorithms to:

  • Suggest optimized bids for freelancers
  • Recommend top freelancers to clients
    Based on project requirements, bid amounts, and estimated effort.

• Secure Authentication System
  Implements robust role-based authentication using JWT with:

  • Refresh token support
  • Refresh token rotation
    For secure and seamless user sessions.

• Real-Time Communication
  Features Socket.io-based chat system for instant client-freelancer messaging with:

  • Message persistence in the database
  • Reliable access even after session ends

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🌐 Production API

The production version of TalentFlow is live and accessible at:
👉 https://talentflow-production.up.railway.app/api

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🛠 Tech Stack

Layer	Technology
Backend	NestJS (RESTful APIs)
Database	PostgreSQL with Prisma
Queue System	Redis + BullMQ
Real-Time Comm.	WebSockets (Socket.io)
Authentication	JWT
Email	Nodemailer

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📦 Installation & Setup (Local Development)

1. Clone the Repository

git clone <repository-url>
cd talentflow

2. Install Dependencies

npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following:

DATABASE_URL=postgresql://user:password@localhost:5432/talentflow_db
REDIS_URL=redis://localhost:6379
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
EMAIL_HOST=smtp.example.com
EMAIL_USER=your_email
EMAIL_PASS=your_email_password

4. Run Database Migrations

npx prisma migrate dev

5. Start the Application

npm run start:dev