# Ayurveda-GPT

# Contributing to **Ayurveda GPT** :leaves: :green_heart:

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in contributing to **Ayurveda GPT**, a React Web Application! We’re excited to have you participate in **Hacktoberfest 2024**! This guide will walk you through how to contribute and the guidelines to follow.

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## Getting Started :rocket:

We welcome contributions! If you have suggestions to enhance the website or fix existing issues, please feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

Please attach a screenshot or video showcasing the feature or bug fix you have implemented when submitting your pull request to help us review your contribution more effectively.

### Fork the Repository

1. Navigate to the repository on GitHub: `https://github.com/MUDITJAINN/Ayurveda-GPT`.
2. Click the **Fork** button at the top right to create a personal copy of the repository.

### Clone the Repository

Once you've forked the repository, clone it to your local machine:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/ayurveda-gpt.git
```

Navigate into the project directory:

```bash
cd ayurveda-gpt
```

### Set up the Development Environment

1. Install dependencies:

   Make sure you have [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/) installed. Then, run:

   ```bash
   npm install
   ```

2. Start the development server:

   ```bash
   npm start
   ```

   This will run the project locally at `http://localhost:3000`.

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## How to Contribute :sparkles:

We welcome all types of contributions, whether it's a bug fix, feature suggestion, or documentation improvement. Here’s how you can get started:
### Fork the Repository
1. Click the **Fork** button at the top right of the repository page to create your own copy.
### Clone the Repository
Clone the forked repository to your local machine:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/ayurveda-gpt.git
```
Navigate into the project directory:
```bash
cd ayurveda-gpt
```
### Create a Branch
Create a new branch where you’ll work on your contribution:
```bash
git checkout -b your-branch-name
```
For example, if you’re fixing an issue, you could name your branch `fix/issue-name`.
### Solve an Issue
Find an issue from the **Issues** tab labeled `hacktoberfest`, `good first issue`, or `help wanted`. Comment on the issue to indicate that you are working on it.
### Commit Your Changes
After making your changes, stage the files and commit them:
```bash
git add .
git commit -m "Detailed description of your changes"
```
Example: `Fix: Resolved issue with missing alt attributes in images.`
### Submit a Pull Request
Once your changes are committed, push your branch to your forked repository:
```bash
git push origin your-branch-name
```
Go to the original repository and click **New Pull Request**. Provide a detailed description of your changes.
### Get Merged
Wait for the maintainers to review your pull request. If everything looks good, it will be merged. If changes are required, the maintainers will provide feedback.
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## Code Guidelines :page_with_curl:
### Commits
- Use concise and descriptive commit messages.
- Example: `Add feature for Ayurveda herbs list`.
### Pull Requests
- Make sure all tests pass (if applicable).
- Follow the project’s code style and naming conventions.
- Provide a clear and concise description in the pull request.
### Code Style
- Follow **React best practices**.
- Write **clean, modular, and reusable code**.
- Use **descriptive** variable and function names.
- Components should be as **small and simple** as possible.
- Use `let` and `const` instead of `var`.

## Tech Stack

The project is built using the following technologies:

### Frontend:
- **React.js**: JavaScript library for building user interfaces
- **HTML5 & CSS3**: Structuring and styling the web pages
- **JavaScript (ES6+)**: Modern JavaScript features and syntax
- **Bootstrap/Tailwind CSS**: For responsive design and styling

### Backend:
- **Node.js**: Runtime environment for executing JavaScript on the server
- **Express.js**: Lightweight web framework for Node.js

### Database:
- **MongoDB**: NoSQL database for storing user data and content

### AI Integration:
- **OpenAI GPT-3 API**: For generating personalized Ayurvedic responses

### Authentication:
- **JWT (JSON Web Token)**: For secure user authentication

### Deployment:
- **Netlify**: For frontend hosting
- **Heroku/Render**: For backend hosting

## Show Your Support

If you find this project useful or interesting, please **star the repository**! Your support helps motivate the development of new features and improvements.

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## Code of Conduct :handshake:
Please adhere to our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) to create a positive, inclusive, and respectful environment for everyone involved.
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## Happy Hacking! :tada:
We’re thrilled to have you contribute to the **Ayurveda GPT** project! Whether you’re fixing bugs, adding features, or improving documentation, your contribution is valuable and appreciated. Thank you for making this project better!
