Business Nexus - Full Stack Development Intern Task
Project Overview:
Business Nexus is a professional networking platform designed to connect entrepreneurs and
investors. The objective is to build a full-stack application that allows users to register as either
an investor or entrepreneur, view profiles, send collaboration requests, and communicate via a
real-time chat system. This document outlines the weekly tasks, tools, and deliverables for full
stack development interns.
Tools & Technologies
Frontend:
● Framework: React.js (Vite or CRA)
● Styling: Tailwind CSS / Styled Components / CSS Modules
● Routing: React Router
● State Management: Context API / Redux (basic)
● API Integration: Axios
● Version Control: Git + GitHub
● UI Design: In this project use your own creativity
YOU CAN USE TECH STACK OF YOUR OWN CHOICE
Backend:
● Runtime & Framework: Node.js + Express.js
● Database: MongoDB + Mongoose (or PostgreSQL if required)
● Authentication: JWT + bcrypt
● Real-time: Socket.io
● Mail Service (Optional): Nodemailer
● Testing: Postman (API), Jest (Optional)
DevOps & Deployment:
● Frontend: Vercel / Netlify
● Backend: Render / Railway / Heroku
● API Testing: Postman
WEEK 1: Project Setup + Auth System + Basic Layouts
Goals:
● Set up both frontend and backend environments
● Implement authentication APIs and connect with the frontend
● Create basic routes and layouts for both user roles
Tasks:
Frontend:
1. Project Setup
○ Create a new React project using Vite or CRA.
○ Organize folders: components, pages, layouts, assets, services, etc. ○
Install dependencies: React Router, Axios, Tailwind CSS (or preferred styling
method).
2. Routing Setup
○ Configure the following routes:
■ /login
■ /register
■ /dashboard/investor
■ /dashboard/entrepreneur
■ /profile/investor/:id
■ /profile/entrepreneur/:id
3. Authentication UI
○ Create Login and Register pages.
○ Allow users to select role (Investor/Entrepreneur) during registration.
○ Add form validations (email format, password strength, etc.).
4. Dashboard Layout
○ Create a shared DashboardLayout component with a navbar and sidebar.
5. Reusable UI Components
○ Create and style reusable components: Button, InputField, Card, Avatar, etc.
Backend:
1. Project Setup
○ Initialize a Node.js project with Express.js.
○ Set up folder structure: controllers, routes, models,
middlewares, config.
○ Connect to MongoDB using Mongoose.
2. User Model
○ Define schema: name, email, password, role, createdAt.
3. Auth APIs
○ POST /api/auth/register
○ POST /api/auth/login
○ Use bcrypt for password hashing
○ Issue JWT upon successful login
4. Middleware
○ Auth middleware to verify JWT tokens
○ Role-based route protection
5. Frontend Integration
○ Use Axios to connect login/register forms to backend APIs
○ Store JWT in localStorage and attach it in Axios headers
○ Redirect users based on role
Deliverables:
● Working login & register flow (with API integration)
● Dashboard layout implemented
● GitHub repo pushed with README
WEEK 2: Dashboards + Profiles + Collaboration Request
System
Goals:
● Create investor and entrepreneur dashboards
● Implement profile views and collaboration request system
Tasks:
Frontend:
1. Investor Dashboard Page
○ Fetch and list entrepreneurs
○ Each entrepreneur shown in a card with: name, startup, pitch summary, and
Message/Request button
2. Entrepreneur Dashboard Page
○ Display collaboration requests from investors
○ Show investor name, profile snippet, request status (Pending/Accepted/Rejected)
3. Profile Pages
○ View self and others' profiles
○ Entrepreneur profile includes: bio, startup description, funding need, pitch deck
placeholder
○ Investor profile includes: bio, investment interests, portfolio companies
Backend:
1. Profile Models
○ Create separate schema models if necessary or extend User model
2. Profile APIs
○ GET /api/profile/:id
○ PUT /api/profile (update own profile)
○ GET /api/entrepreneurs (for investors)
○ GET /api/investors (for entrepreneurs)
3. Collaboration Requests APIs
○ Model: InvestorId, EntrepreneurId, status
○ POST /api/request – send request
○ GET /api/requests – fetch user’s requests
○ PATCH /api/request/:id – update request status
4. Mock Data (if needed)
○ Seed mock users and profiles
Deliverables:
● Both dashboards functional
● Profile views and edit capability
● Collaboration request system working end-to-end
● Responsiveness across devices
WEEK 3: Real-time Communication + Polish +
Deployment
Goals:
● Implement chat feature using Socket.io
● Polish UI/UX and deploy application
Tasks:
Chat System:
1. Backend (Socket.io):
○ Setup Socket.io server
○ Create chat room logic (each pair gets unique room ID)
○ Emit and receive messages
○ Store messages in MongoDB:
■ Fields: senderId, receiverId, message, timestamp
2. Chat APIs:
○ GET /api/chat/:userId – get all messages between users
3. Frontend:
○ Create chat page: /chat/:userId
○ Message input field
○ Sent/received messages with timestamps and
alignment ○ Show sender name/avatar
○ Optional: show online/offline mock status
UI Polish & Testing:
1. Improvements:
○ Mobile responsiveness check
○ Consistent colors, spacing, button styles
○ Add transitions, hover states
○ Optional: dark mode toggle
2. Testing:
○ End-to-end flow testing (auth, profile, chat)
○ Test all APIs via Postman
○ Mobile view testing
Deployment:
1. Backend: Deploy to Railway/Render/Heroku
2. Frontend: Deploy to Vercel or Netlify
3. Environment Variables: Setup .env for both frontend/backend
4. Demo Prep: Record 5-7 min walkthrough or prepare slides
Deliverables:
● Real-time chat system completed
● Final UI polished and responsive
● Fully deployed frontend and backend
● GitHub repository updated
● Demo video or deck ready
Optional Advanced Features:
1. Bookmarking / Favorites:
○ Allow users to save profiles
2. Search & Filter:
○ Filter profiles by industry, funding amount, location
3. Admin Panel:
○ View user stats, manage accounts, monitor chat logs
4. Analytics:
○ Show number of requests sent/received, chat engagement, etc.
5. Email Invites / Notifications:
○ Send email when request is accepted or new message received
Important Notes for Interns:
● Follow Git workflow: feature branches + pull requests
● Write clean, modular, reusable code
● Comment and document where needed
● Communicate blockers early with team leads
Deadline:
24th July 2025
Ensure all tasks are complete and code is pushed by this date.
