Tech4All

Project Description

Tech4All is a forward-thinking project that aims to promote inclusivity in the digital world by creating tech solutions accessible to differently-abled individuals. Our mission is to ensure full participation and empowerment through inclusive design and technology.

Key Features

• PDF to Speech: Integrates Google Cloud AI API to convert PDF documents to spoken word, making textual information accessible to visually impaired users.
• E-Learning Platform: A robust backend to support an inclusive e-learning platform, allowing users of all abilities to access educational content.

Tech Stack

Frontend:

• Next.js with TailwindCSS

Backend:

• Express.js with TypeScript
• Prisma with PostgreSQL
• Turborepo

Cloud & AI

• AWS EC2
• Google Cloud tts API (Text-to-Speech)

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• pnpm

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

2. Install dependencies using pnpm:

   pnpm install

Configuration

1. Set up environment variables: Create a .env file in the apps/server directory and add your configuration details:

   PORT = 5000
   DATABASE_URL=""
   JWT_SECRET=""
   JWT_COOKIE_EXPIRES_IN="3d"
   DEV_MODE=DEV
   BACKENDURL=http://localhost:5000
   EMAIL=
   PASSWORD=
   GCP=

2. Add another .env in the apps/web

   NEXT_PUBLIC_BACKENDURL=http://localhost:5000

Running the Application

1. Start the development server:

   pnpm dev

2. The application should now be running on http://localhost:3000 for client & http://localhost:5000 for server

Contributing

We welcome contributions from everyone. Here’s how you can help:

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

   git checkout -b feature-branch

3. Make your changes.
4. Commit your changes.

   git commit -m "Description of changes"

5. Push to your branch.

   git push origin feature-branch

6. Create a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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Contributors

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Together, we can build a more inclusive digital world. Thank you for being a part of Tech4All.