Weekend Knocks 🎮

Weekend Knocks is a vibrant eSports community designed for passionate gamers and aspiring professionals pursuing undergraduate studies across India. The platform focuses on hosting inter-college tournaments, team matchmaking, and fostering collaboration, all while creating a fun, engaging Saturday night experience.

Features 🚀

• Inter-College Tournaments: Compete with teams from various colleges.
• Team Matchmaking: Find and form teams with like-minded gamers.
• Leaderboards: Track performance and rankings in real-time.
• Live Streams: Watch matches live and share the excitement.
• Community Forums: Discuss strategies, share highlights, and connect with fellow gamers.
• Exclusive Events: Participate in polls, special events, and challenges.

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Tech Stack 🛠️

• Frontend: Next.js, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Community: Discord Integration

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Getting Started 🧑‍💻

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v16.x or above)
• MongoDB
• A text editor or IDE (e.g., VS Code)

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/weekend-knocks.git  
   cd weekend-knocks  

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install  

3. Set Up Environment Variables:
   Create a .env file in the root directory with the following:

   MONGO_URI=<Your MongoDB Connection String>  
   PORT=5000  
   JWT_SECRET=<Your Secret Key>  

4. Run the Development Server:

   npm run dev  

5. Open your browser and go to http://localhost:5000.

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Contribution Guidelines 🤝

We welcome contributions to Weekend Knocks! Here's how you can get started:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature-name  

3. Make your changes and commit them:

   git commit -m "Add your message here"  

4. Push to your fork and create a pull request.

Before contributing, please take a moment to read our Contributing Guidelines.

Code of Conduct

Please read our Code of Conduct to understand our community expectations.

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Project Roadmap 🗺️

Phase 1: Core Features

• Inter-college team matchmaking
• Tournament hosting module
• Leaderboards and performance tracking

Phase 2: Community Engagement

• Discord bot integration
• Match highlights and event reports

Phase 3: Advanced Features

• AI-driven team recommendations
• Cross-platform app support

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Community and Support 💬

Join our community on Discord: Weekend Knocks Discord

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to open an issue.

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Contributors

A heartfelt thanks to our wonderful contributors

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Acknowledgments

Thanks to Social Winter of Code (SWOC) for recognizing and supporting this project! 🙌