Real Feedback is an anonymous messaging platform that enables users to receive honest, constructive feedback from their peers. Built with Next.js 14 and AI-powered by Google's Gemini, it provides a secure and engaging environment for open communication.

• Anonymous Messaging: Users can send messages without revealing their identity, encouraging honest feedback.
• AI-Powered Suggestions: Integrated with Google Gemini AI to suggest conversation starters and constructive feedback messages.
• User Dashboard: A personal dashboard for users to manage their messages and account settings.
• Message Control: Users can toggle their availability to accept or reject new messages.
• Secure Authentication: Robust authentication system using NextAuth.js with email verification.
• Responsive Design: A modern, mobile-first UI built with Tailwind CSS and Radix UI.

• Framework: Next.js 14 (App Router)
• Language: TypeScript
• Styling: Tailwind CSS, Radix UI, Lucide React
• Database: MongoDB (via Mongoose)
• Authentication: NextAuth.js
• AI Integration: Google Generative AI (Gemini)
• Email Service: Resend & React Email
• Form Handling: React Hook Form & Zod

For a detailed overview of the system architecture, including High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), please refer to the Design Documentation.

Follow these steps to set up the project locally on your machine.

• Node.js (v18 or later)
• npm, yarn, or pnpm
• MongoDB Database (Local or Atlas)

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/lav1shkumar/real-feedback.git
   cd real-feedback

2. Install dependencies

   npm install
   # or
   yarn install
   # or
   pnpm install

3. Set up Environment Variables

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

   NEXTAUTH_SECRET=your_nextauth_secret
   MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   RESEND_API_KEY=your_resend_api_key
   GEMINI_API_KEY=your_google_gemini_api_key

4. Run the development server

   npm run dev
   # or
   yarn dev
   # or
   pnpm dev

5. Open the app

   Visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

src/
├── app/              # Next.js App Router pages and API routes
├── components/       # Reusable UI components
├── lib/              # Utility functions and database connection
├── model/            # Mongoose models (User, Message)
├── schemas/          # Zod validation schemas
├── types/            # TypeScript type definitions
└── helpers/          # Helper functions (e.g., email sending)

The application is deployed on Vercel, the platform for frontend developers.

To deploy your own version:

1. Push your code to a Git repository (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).
2. Import your project into Vercel.
3. Add the environment variables in the Vercel dashboard.
4. Click Deploy.