GopherNet

GopherNet is a real-time event management platform that enables users to publish, discover, and join events with instant updates and secure authentication. Built with a modern full stack Go for the backend and React/TypeScript for the frontend. GopherNet is designed for scalability, reliability, and a seamless user experience.

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Features

• Real-Time Event Streaming: Instantly publish and receive event updates via REST and WebSocket APIs.
• Timeline Visualization: View and filter events in a dynamic, interactive timeline.
• Role-Based Authentication: Secure access for admins and users with JWT-based authentication.
• Scalable Architecture: Deployable with Docker and Nginx for production-ready performance.
• Modern UI: Responsive frontend built with React, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, and Vite.

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Tech Stack

• Backend: Go, MySQL, JWT, Gorilla WebSocket
• Frontend: React, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, Vite
• DevOps: Docker, Nginx
• Other: REST APIs, WebSocket, Role-based access

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Use Cases

• Live event dashboards for organizations or communities
• Real-time notifications and activity feeds
• Collaborative scheduling and event management

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Go (>=1.25)
• Node.js (>=18)
• MySQL (or use in-memory store for development)
• Docker (optional, for containerized deployment)

Backend Setup

cd gophernet-backend
cp .env.example .env
go run main.go

Frontend Setup

cd gophernet-frontend
npm install
npm run dev

Docker Deployment

You can use Docker Compose or individual Dockerfiles for backend and frontend for easy deployment. (WIP)

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Project Structure

gophernet-backend/    # Go backend (REST, WebSocket, Auth, MySQL)
gophernet-frontend/   # React frontend (UI, Auth, Timeline)

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open issues or submit pull requests for improvements, bug fixes, or new features.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.