MindMate - README

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Overview

MindMate is a mental health chat application built using Java Spring Boot for the backend and Next.js for the frontend. It facilitates secure real-time communication between clients and therapists, enabling session booking, profile management, and journal functionalities.

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Key Features

• User Authentication (JWT).
• Real-time chat using WebSockets.
• Session booking and management.
• Client and therapist profiles.
• Journal entries for mental health tracking.
• Stripe payment integration.

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For a detailed overview of the project, including planning, features, and contributions, visit the MindMate Project Summary on Notion

Tech Stack

• Backend: Java Spring Boot.
• Frontend: Next.js (React), TailwindCSS.
• Database: MySQL.
• Authentication: JWT.
• Payment: Stripe API integration.

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

1. Java (version 11 or higher)
2. Node.js (version 16 or higher) and npm/yarn.
3. MySQL database installed locally or on a server.

Project Structure

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├── backend
│   ├── src/main/java/edu/neu/csye6200
│   ├── src/main/resources
│   └── pom.xml
└── frontend
    ├── public
    ├── src
    └── package.json

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Backend Setup

1. Navigate to the backend folder:

   cd backend

2. Set up the database:

   • Create a MySQL database called mindmate (or update the name in application.properties).
   • Update src/main/resources/application.properties:

     spring.datasource.url=jdbc:mysql://localhost:3306/mindmate
     spring.datasource.username=<your_mysql_username>
     spring.datasource.password=<your_mysql_password>
     spring.jpa.hibernate.ddl-auto=update
     spring.jpa.show-sql=true
     spring.jpa.properties.hibernate.dialect=org.hibernate.dialect.MySQL5Dialect

3. Build and Run:

   • Build the backend:

     mvn clean install

   • Start the backend server:

     mvn spring-boot:run

   • The backend should now be running at http://localhost:8080.

4. API Documentation:

   • Visit http://localhost:8080/swagger-ui.html (if Swagger is enabled) for detailed API documentation.

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Frontend Setup

1. Navigate to the frontend folder:

   cd frontend

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

   • Create a .env.local file in the frontend directory:

     NEXT_PUBLIC_BACKEND_URL=http://localhost:8080
     NEXT_PUBLIC_STRIPE_PUBLIC_KEY=<your_stripe_public_key>

4. Start the frontend:

   npm run dev

   • The frontend should now be running at http://localhost:3000.

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How to Use

1. Run both the backend and frontend:

   • Ensure the backend is running on http://localhost:8080.
   • Start the frontend on http://localhost:3000.

2. Access the app:

   • Navigate to http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

3. Register and Login:

   • Use the app to sign up as a client or therapist and explore functionalities like booking sessions, chatting, and managing profiles.

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Development Workflow

Backend

• Use Maven for dependency management:

  mvn clean install

• Run tests:

  mvn test

Frontend

• Start the development server:

  npm run dev

• Build for production:

  npm run build

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Contributing

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Commit your changes and push to the branch:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

4. Submit a pull request.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

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Contact

For any questions or issues, please reach out to the team:

• Sahana Jayadeva Prakash: [email protected]
• Rutuja Patil: [email protected]
• Bhagyashree Chavan: [email protected]
• Pushkar Patil: [email protected]
• Sonal Takalikar: [email protected]

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Enjoy building with MindMate! 😊