CV/Resume Generator - React + Node

A feature-rich Resume Builder application that allows users to create, customize, and download professional resumes. It includes user authentication, customizable templates, PDF generation, and more, providing a seamless experience for users to manage and enhance their professional profiles.

Features:

• User Registration and Login: Secure authentication with email verification and OTP generation.
  
• Password Reset: Forgot password feature allows users to reset their password with OTP verification.
  
• Add/Edit/Remove Sections: Manage sections like Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications.
  
• Image Upload: Add a profile picture to the resume.
  
• PDF Download: Export the completed resume as a high-quality PDF.
  
• Data Persistence: Preserve user data across sessions using local storage.
  
• Customization: Change accent colors, font styles, and choose from multiple resume templates.
  
• User Authentication: Supports registration, login, and OTP-based email verification.
  
• Email Verification: Sends OTP to verify users' email addresses during registration.
  
• Cover Letter Generation: Automatically generate a cover letter based on user resume details.
  
• FAQ and Contact Pages: Provide users with guidance and contact options.
  

Tech Stack:
Frontend:

• React.js: Component-based UI library
  
• CSS: For styling the components
  
• Axios: For handling HTTP requests
  
• React Router: For navigation between pages
  
• html2canvas & jsPDF: For PDF generation from the DOM
  

Backend:

• Node.js and Express: REST API server
  
• Postgres: SQL database for data storage
  
• JWT: For secure user sessions
  
• Nodemailer: For sending OTP emails
  

Installation:
To run this project locally, follow the steps below:

1. Clone the repository:
   

• bash

git clone [email protected]:dipeshduwal/cv-application.git
cd cv-application

2. Install dependencies: Run the following command to install all necessary dependencies:
   

• bash
  npm install

3. Start the development server: To start the application in development mode, run:
   

• bash
  Frontend: npm run client Backend: npm run server

4. Open the application: Open your browser and view the app.