ConnectPro

ConnectPro is an open-source backend project inspired by a professional networking platform similar to LinkedIn.
The goal is to build a well-structured and maintainable backend application, applying software engineering best practices, clean architecture, and RESTful APIs.

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📌 Project Overview

ConnectPro aims to serve as a foundation for a professional networking platform, allowing user management and future expansion into features such as connections, posts, and interactions.

The project also serves as a practical learning environment, with a strong focus on clean code, security, and open-source collaboration.

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🛠️ Technologies Used

• Java 8+
• Spring Boot
• Hibernate / JPA
• Maven
• RESTful APIs
• PostgreSQL (production)
• H2 Database (development)
• Git & GitHub

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🧱 Project Structure

The project follows a layered architecture:

• controller: Handles HTTP requests and responses
• service: Contains business logic
• repository: Manages data persistence using JPA
• model: Domain entities and enums

⚙️ Features

• User registration
• User lookup by ID, username, or email
• List all users
• User deletion
• User role definition
• Foundation prepared for authentication and authorization

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🔗 Main Endpoints

Users

Method	Endpoint	Description
POST	/users	Create a user
GET	/users/{id}	Get user by ID
GET	/users	List all users
DELETE	/users/{id}	Delete user

(Endpoints may evolve as the project grows)

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▶️ How to Run the Project

Prerequisites

• Java 8 or higher
• Maven
• Git

💬 Community & Support

Join our GitHub community discussions to share ideas, ask questions, or suggest improvements. Let’s build something great together!

Use the issues section to report bugs, suggest improvements, or ask questions about the project.

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👥 Contributors

Special thanks to all the amazing people who have contributed to this project.

📄 License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License. Feel free to use, modify, and distribute it for personal or commercial projects.