GradGather, branded as BridgeU, is a full-stack alumni networking platform built with Node.js, Express, Handlebars, and MongoDB. It bridges the gap between current students and alumni, enabling meaningful connections through mentorship, event participation, club membership, and community giving.Documentation Index
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Introduction
Learn what GradGather is, who it’s for, and how it’s structured.
Quickstart
Clone the repo, install dependencies, and run GradGather locally in minutes.
Configuration
Set up environment variables, connect MongoDB, and configure PayPal.
Authentication
Understand signup, login flows, and how sessions work for students and alumni.
Explore Core Features
Alumni Directory
Search and filter alumni by name, graduation year, degree, and field.
Events
Browse, host, and manage alumni events with dynamic card rendering.
Clubs
Explore university clubs — TechnoX, Bizeco, NSS Club, and Niyantran.
Donations
Support clubs and scholarships with integrated PayPal payment processing.
How It Works
Clone and install
Clone the GradGather repository and install Node.js dependencies with
npm install.Start the server
Run
node src/index.js (or nodemon src/index.js for development) and open http://localhost:3000.People Recommender
A Flask-based microservice that suggests connections using cosine similarity on shared interests.
Architecture
Understand the system architecture, routing, templating, and database design.