Help us build Forum, an open-source platform for global discussions.
We're creating a place where anyone, anywhere can start meaningful conversations.
Join us this Hacktoberfest and contribute to a project focused on community, collaboration, and clean code!
This is a beginner-friendly project perfect for Hacktoberfest! We're building this forum from the ground up, which means:
- ✅ Perfect for first-time contributors
- ✅ Learn by building a real project
- ✅ All skill levels welcome
- ✅ Supportive community
- ✅ Great for portfolio projects
We're just getting started! This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something from the beginning. Here's what we need help with:
- Set up project structure
- Choose tech stack (your input welcome!)
- Design database schema
- Create UI/UX mockups
- Write initial documentation
- Build authentication system
- Develop forum features
- Code: Help build features
- Design: Create UI/UX designs
- Documentation: Write guides and docs
- Ideas: Share suggestions in issues
- Testing: Test features and report bugs
- Review: Review pull requests
Forum is an open-source discussion platform where people worldwide can have meaningful conversations. Think of it as a community-driven space for discussions on any topic.
- Thread-based discussions
- User accounts and profiles
- Post creation and replies
- Search functionality
- Moderation tools
- Categories/topics
- User notifications
- Mobile-friendly design
We're open to suggestions! Here's what we're considering:
Option 1: MERN Stack
- Frontend: React
- Backend: Node.js + Express
- Database: MongoDB
Option 2: Modern Stack
- Frontend: Next.js
- Backend: Next.js API Routes
- Database: PostgreSQL + Prisma
Option 3: Full-stack Framework
- Framework: Django or Ruby on Rails
- Frontend: Vanilla JS or React
- Database: PostgreSQL
Vote or suggest alternatives in our discussions!
Since we're in the early stages, here's how you can jump in:
- Fork and clone this repository
git clone https://github.com/SpoucityFear/Forum.git
cd Forum- Check existing issues or create a new one
- Comment on an issue you'd like to work on
- Create a branch for your feature
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name- Make your changes and commit
git add .
git commit -m "Add: brief description of changes"- Push and create a PR
git push origin feature/your-feature-name- Designers: Share mockups or design ideas in issues
- Writers: Help with documentation and guides
- Testers: Once we have code, test and report issues
- Community: Join discussions and help plan features
New to open source? No problem! Here are some resources:
All contributions are welcome! Whether you're fixing a typo or building a major feature, we appreciate your help.
- Be respectful and inclusive
- Ask questions if you're unsure
- Keep PRs focused on one feature/fix
- Write clear commit messages
- Comment your code for complex logic
- Test your changes before submitting
- Update docs if needed
Stuck? No problem!
- Open an issue with your question
- Tag maintainers for guidance
- Check existing issues and discussions
- Join our community chat (coming soon!)
- Start small: Look for
good-first-issuelabels - Communicate: Comment before starting work
- Quality over quantity: Focus on meaningful contributions
- Be patient: Reviews may take time
- Have fun: Enjoy learning and building!
- Project setup and structure
- Tech stack decision
- Basic authentication
- Database schema
- Create/view threads
- Post replies
- User profiles
- Basic moderation
- Search functionality
- Notifications
- Categories
- Rich text editor
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
- Issues: Report bugs or request features
- Discussions: Share ideas and ask questions
- Pull Requests: View active contributions
This project exists thanks to all the people who contribute!
Ready to build something amazing together? Let's go! 🚀
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