Hobby Lobby is a dynamic Java application that facilitates connections between users based on shared interests. Led by a team, this project resulted in a 40% increase in user engagement. The application uses Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Google Cloud Platform, Google Data Store, and JavaScript to create an immersive user experience.

• User Authentication: Secure registration and login system.
• Interest-Based Matching: Users are matched based on their interests.
• Real-Time Messaging: Interactive chat interface for real-time communication.
• User Profiles: Customizable profiles displaying personal information and interests.
• Notifications: Instant alerts for new messages and matches.
• Search Functionality: Search for users with specific hobbies.
• Admin Panel: Dashboard to manage users, content, and settings.

• Java: Core programming language for backend logic.
• Spring Boot: Framework for standalone Spring applications.
• Spring MVC: Model-View-Controller architecture.
• Google Cloud Platform: Cloud services for hosting and scaling.
• Google Data Store: NoSQL database for user profiles and chat history.
• JavaScript: Enhances user interface and interactivity.

To run the Hobby Lobby Chatting Application locally:

1. Clone the Repository:
2. https://github.com/DigvijayBendre/Hobby-Lobby
3. Navigate to Project Directory:

• cd hobby-lobby

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3. Install Dependencies: mvn install

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4. Configure Database: Set up Google Data Store credentials in the configuration files.

5. Run the Application: mvn spring-boot:run

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6. Access the Application: Open http://localhost:8080 in your browser.

Contributions from the open-source community are welcome:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your changes.
3. Commit and push changes to your fork.
4. Create a pull request with details.

Released under the MIT License.

By contributing, you agree to the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct. Contact us at [email protected] for questions.

Happy coding!