AI-Powered Career Development Assistant for B.Tech AI & Data Science Students
CareerBoost helps students discover certificates, internships, hackathons, news, AI tools, and project ideas to accelerate their careers.
- 📜 Certificate Discovery: Find free and paid certifications from Coursera, AWS, Google, Microsoft, and more
- 💼 Internship Opportunities: Search internships from top companies with filters for location, stipend, and remote work
- 🏆 Hackathon Calendar: Discover upcoming hackathons with prize pools and registration links
- 📰 Tech News Feed: Stay updated on AI, Cybersecurity, and Data Science trends
- 🛠️ AI Tools Recommendations: Explore tools for ML, data science, and AI projects
- 💡 Project Ideas: Get inspired with curated project ideas for your portfolio
- HTML5 - Semantic markup
- CSS3 - Modern design system with dark/light mode
- JavaScript (ES6+) - Vanilla JS for simplicity
- Google Fonts - Inter & Poppins typography
- Node.js - Runtime environment
- Express.js - Web framework
- Prisma - ORM for database management
- PostgreSQL - Relational database
- JWT - Authentication
- bcrypt - Password hashing
- Native Node.js - Running servers locally
- Node.js 18+ installed
- npm or yarn package manager
cd d:/AARYAN/CODES
cd careerboostcd careerboost-backend
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Create .env file
copy .env.example .env
# Update DATABASE_URL in .env (defaults to SQLite):
# DATABASE_URL="file:./prisma/dev.db"
# Generate Prisma client
npx prisma generate
# Run database migrations
npx prisma migrate dev --name init
# Start backend server
npm run devBackend will run on http://localhost:5000
cd ../careerboost-frontend
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start development server
npm run devFrontend will open on http://localhost:3000
careerboost/
├── careerboost-backend/
│ ├── prisma/
│ │ └── schema.prisma # Database schema
│ ├── routes/ # API routes
│ │ ├── auth.js
│ │ ├── certificates.js
│ │ ├── internships.js
│ │ ├── hackathons.js
│ │ ├── news.js
│ │ ├── tools.js
│ │ └── projects.js
│ ├── controllers/ # Business logic
│ │ ├── certificateController.js
│ │ ├── internshipController.js
│ │ └── ...
│ ├── middleware/ # Auth, error handling
│ ├── services/ # External API integrations
│ └── server.js # Main server file
│
├── careerboost-frontend/
│ ├── assets/
│ │ ├── styles.css # Main styles
│ │ ├── responsive.css # Mobile-first responsive
│ │ └── animations.css # Smooth animations
│ ├── src/
│ │ ├── api/
│ │ │ └── client.js # API client
│ │ └── app.js # Main application logic
│ ├── index.html # Entry point
│
└── start.ps1 # Rapid startup script
POST /api/auth/register- Register new userPOST /api/auth/login- User loginGET /api/auth/verify- Verify token
GET /api/certificates- List all certificatesGET /api/certificates/search?q=python- Search certificatesPOST /api/certificates/:id/save- Save certificate (auth required)
GET /api/internships- List internshipsGET /api/internships/search?q=ai- Search internshipsPOST /api/internships/:id/apply- Apply for internship (auth required)
GET /api/hackathons- List hackathonsGET /api/hackathons/upcoming- Upcoming hackathonsPOST /api/hackathons/:id/save- Save hackathon (auth required)
GET /api/news- Latest newsGET /api/news/category/AI- News by categoryGET /api/news/search?q=cybersecurity- Search news
GET /api/tools- All AI toolsGET /api/tools/recommendations?level=beginner- Get recommendations
GET /api/projects- Project ideasPOST /api/projects/generate- Generate custom ideas
GET /api/users/profile- Get user profilePUT /api/users/profile- Update profilePOST /api/users/skills- Add skillGET /api/users/saved- Get saved items
- 🌙 Dark & Light Mode: Toggle between themes
- ✨ Glassmorphism: Modern glass-like UI elements
- 🎭 Smooth Animations: Micro-interactions for better UX
- 📱 Fully Responsive: Mobile-first design
- 🎨 Gradient Accents: Vibrant color schemes
- ⚡ Fast Performance: Optimized loading and rendering
Key models:
- User - Authentication an 8D15 d profile
- Certificate - Course certifications
- Internship - Job opportunities
- Hackathon - Competition events
- News - Tech articles
- Tool - AI/ML platforms
- Project - Project ideas
- SavedItem - User bookmarks
Create .env in backend directory:
NODE_ENV=development
PORT=5000
DATABASE_URL="file:./prisma/dev.db"
JWT_SECRET=your_super_secret_key
JWT_EXPIRY=7d
NEWSAPI_KEY=your_newsapi_key
FRONTEND_URL=http://localhost:3000cd careerboost-backend
# Run with auto-reload
npm run dev
# View database in Prisma Studio
npx prisma studio
# Run migrations
npx prisma migrate devcd careerboost-frontend
# Run development server
npm run dev- Push code to GitHub
- Connect repository to Railway/Render
- Set environment variables
- Deploy!
- Push frontend to GitHub
- Import project in Vercel
- Deploy automatically
This is a student project. Feel free to fork and enhance!
- Add real NewsAPI integration
- Implement web scraping for internships
- User authentication UI (login/signup modals)
- Save/bookmark functionality in UI
- User dashboard with saved items
- Email notifications for deadlines
- AI-powered recommendation engine
- Resume builder integration
- Interview preparation resources
- Peer networking features
Built for B.Tech AI & Data Science students in Mumbai, India 🇮🇳
Target Users: Beginners looking to accelerate their careers in AI/ML
MIT License - Free to use for educational purposes
- Mock data for certificates, internships, hackathons
- Design inspired by modern web trends
- Built with love for students pursuing AI careers
Last Updated: December 2025
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