GatorTrader

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GatorTrader is a web application designed exclusively for UF students to facilitate seamless buying and selling of items.

The platform integrates user authentication, product listing, real-time chat, and an AI chatbot for smart pricing recommendations.

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🚀 Project Vision

GatorTrader aims to create a secure, user-friendly marketplace for UF students to trade items efficiently. Our focus is on reliability, ease of use, and smart AI-driven assistance.

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🏗️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, HTML/CSS, JavaScript
• Backend: Python
• Database: Supabase
• Real-time Chat: Talk.js
• AI Integration: OpenAI API

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👥 Team Roles

• Front End & Project Manager: Blake Coppens
• Back End: Jayce Corcoran
• Databases & Scrum Master: Hemdutt Rao

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💡 Key Features

• Secure User Authentication using Supabase
• Dynamic Product Listings
• Real-time Chat with Talk.js
• Integrated AI Chatbot for pricing suggestions

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🔐 Branch Protection Rules

To maintain code integrity and ensure smooth collaboration, the following branch protection rules are enforced on the main branch:

1. Require Pull Request Reviews: All code changes must go through a pull request with at least one approval before merging.
2. Require Status Checks to Pass: Automated tests via GitHub Actions must pass before merging.
3. Disable Force Pushes: Direct pushes to main are disabled to prevent accidental overwrites.
4. Prevent Branch Deletion: The main branch cannot be deleted.

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📦 Contributing

We welcome contributions from the UF developer community! Check out our CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

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⚠️ Risk Management

• Authentication Risks: Mitigated using multi-factor authentication.
• Database Failure: Managed with regular backups and distributed systems.
• API Integration Issues: Addressed by choosing standardized APIs.
• Data Protection: Focus on encryption and minimal data storage.

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