🎓 Academic Pal Organization

Empowering Education Through Technology

A comprehensive educational ecosystem for college students providing notes, question papers, and study resources

• 🎯 Introduction
• ✨ Features
• 🛠️ Tech Stack
• 📊 Advanced Analytics
• 🚀 Installation
• 💡 Usage
• 🗺️ Roadmap
• 🤝 Community
• ❓ FAQ
• 📞 Support & Contact
• 🤝 Contributing
• 📄 License

Academic Pal is a revolutionary educational organization dedicated to transforming the way college students access and interact with study materials. We provide a comprehensive ecosystem of educational resources, tools, and platforms designed to enhance learning experiences and academic success.

To democratize quality education by providing free, accessible, and comprehensive study resources to students worldwide.

To become the world's leading educational technology organization, fostering a global community of learners and educators.

• 🎓 Academic Excellence: Commitment to high-quality educational content
• 🌍 Accessibility: Making education available to everyone, everywhere
• 🤝 Community: Building strong connections among students and educators
• 💡 Innovation: Leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences
• 🔓 Open Source: Promoting transparency and collaborative development

📈 Organization Statistics

🔥 Contribution Activity

🏆 GitHub Trophies

📊 Repository Insights

📅 Contribution Calendar

Before getting started with Academic Pal, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v16.0.0 or higher)
• npm or yarn package manager
• Git for version control
• Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)

# Clone the main platform repository
git clone https://github.com/Academic-pal/academic-pal-platform.git

# Navigate to the project directory
cd academic-pal-platform

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Set up environment variables
cp .env.example .env.local

# Start the development server
npm run dev

# Open your browser and navigate to
# http://localhost:3000

# Using Docker Compose
git clone https://github.com/Academic-pal/academic-pal-platform.git
cd academic-pal-platform
docker-compose up -d

# Using Docker directly
docker run -p 3000:3000 academicpal/platform:latest

1. 📚 Access Study Materials

   🌐 Visit: https://academicpal7.onrender.com/
   📱 Browse subjects and topics
   📥 Download notes and resources
   📝 Practice with question papers
   

2. 🔍 Search for Resources

   🔎 Use the smart search feature
   🏷️ Filter by subject, year, or type
   ⭐ Save favorites for quick access
   📊 Track your study progress
   

3. 👥 Join Study Groups

   💬 Connect with fellow students
   🤝 Collaborate on projects
   📚 Share study materials
   🎯 Participate in discussions
   

1. 📝 Contribute Content

   ✍️ Submit study materials
   📋 Create question papers
   🔍 Review student submissions
   📊 Monitor platform analytics
   

2. 🎯 Manage Courses

   📚 Organize course materials
   👥 Track student progress
   📈 Generate reports
   💡 Provide feedback
   

1. 🛠️ API Integration

   // Initialize Academic Pal API
   const academicPal = new AcademicPalAPI({
     apiKey: 'your-api-key',
     baseURL: 'https://api.academicpal.com'
   });
   
   // Fetch study materials
   const materials = await academicPal.materials.search({
     subject: 'Computer Science',
     year: 2024,
     type: 'notes'
   });

2. 🔌 Webhook Integration

   // Set up webhooks for real-time updates
   academicPal.webhooks.create({
     url: 'https://your-app.com/webhook',
     events: ['material.created', 'user.registered']
   });

👥 Join Our Growing Community

Platform	Purpose	Link
💬 Discord	Real-time discussions, study groups
🐦 Twitter	Updates, announcements, tips
📧 Newsletter	Weekly digest, new features
📱 Telegram	Study groups, quick updates
📘 Facebook	Community posts, events

• 📅 Weekly Study Sessions - Join online study groups
• 🏆 Monthly Challenges - Compete in academic competitions
• 💡 Tech Talks - Learn from industry experts
• 🤝 Mentorship Programs - Connect with experienced professionals
• 🎓 Workshops - Skill development sessions

1. 🤝 Be Respectful - Treat all members with kindness and respect
2. 📚 Share Knowledge - Help others learn and grow
3. 🔍 Ask Questions - No question is too basic or advanced
4. 💡 Contribute - Share your expertise and resources
5. 🚫 No Spam - Keep discussions relevant and valuable

• 🌍 General Support: 24/7 (Automated + Live agents)
• 💼 Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM (Local Time)
• 🆘 Emergency Support: 24/7 for critical issues
• 📞 Phone Support: Business hours only

🌟 We Welcome All Contributors!

Thank you for your interest in contributing to Academic Pal! We believe that great education tools are built by passionate communities. Whether you're a student, educator, developer, or just someone who cares about education, there's a place for you in our community.

1. 🍴 Fork the Repository

   # Click the "Fork" button on GitHub
   git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/academic-pal-platform.git
   cd academic-pal-platform

2. 🔧 Set Up Development Environment

   # Install dependencies
   npm install
   
   # Copy environment variables
   cp .env.example .env.local
   
   # Start development server
   npm run dev

3. 🌿 Create a Feature Branch

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

4. 💻 Make Your Changes

   • Follow our coding standards
   • Write tests for new features
   • Update documentation as needed
   • Ensure all tests pass

5. 📤 Submit a Pull Request

   git add .
   git commit -m "feat: add your feature description"
   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

• Language: Follow TypeScript/JavaScript best practices
• Style: Use Prettier and ESLint configurations
• Tests: Write unit tests for new features (aim for >80% coverage)
• Documentation: Update README and code comments
• Commits: Use conventional commit messages

• Quality: Ensure accuracy and clarity
• Format: Follow our content templates
• Attribution: Properly cite sources
• Review: Content will be reviewed by subject experts

Use our bug report template and include:

• Environment: OS, browser, version details
• Steps: How to reproduce the issue
• Expected: What should happen
• Actual: What actually happens
• Screenshots: If applicable

• Problem: Describe the problem you're solving
• Solution: Proposed solution approach
• Impact: Who benefits and how
• Alternatives: Other solutions considered

We believe in recognizing our contributors:

• 📊 Contributor Stats: Featured on our README
• 🎖️ Badges: Special Discord roles and GitHub badges
• 📰 Newsletter: Featured in our monthly newsletter
• 🎁 Swag: Exclusive Academic Pal merchandise
• 💼 LinkedIn: Recommendations and endorsements
• 🏆 Annual Awards: Top contributor recognition

Meet the people behind Academic Pal:

Hariharanath Founder & Lead Developer

Join Us! Your expertise needed

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inspiring community for all. Please read our Code of Conduct before contributing.

Key Principles:

• 🤝 Be respectful and inclusive
• 💭 Welcome different perspectives
• 🎯 Focus on constructive feedback
• 🚫 Zero tolerance for harassment
• 📚 Help others learn and grow

MIT License

Copyright (c) 2024 Academic Pal Organization

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:

The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
copies or substantial portions of the Software.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
SOFTWARE.

This project uses several open-source libraries and resources:

Academic Pal is committed to keeping education free and accessible:

• ✅ Students: Free forever for educational purposes
• ✅ Educators: Free for classroom and research use
• ✅ Open Source: Free for open-source projects
• ✅ Personal: Free for personal learning and development
• 💼 Commercial: Contact us for enterprise licensing

If you use Academic Pal in your project, we'd appreciate a mention:

Powered by [Academic Pal](https://github.com/Academic-pal) - Empowering Education Through Technology

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If Academic Pal has helped you in your educational journey, please consider giving us a star! ⭐

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💝 Thank You for Being Part of Our Journey!

Together, we're building the future of education. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference in the lives of students worldwide.

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🔗 Quick Links: 🌐 Website • 📚 Documentation • 💬 Discord • 🐦 Twitter • 📧 Contact

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