LaTeX-Based Online Resume Builder

Overview

The LaTeX-Based Online Resume Builder is a web application that enables users to create and customize their resumes using LaTeX. This project provides a user-friendly interface for resume creation, featuring real-time previews and PDF generation. It aims to simplify the resume-building process for individuals looking to present their qualifications in a professional format.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure registration and login for users.
• LaTeX Editor: An integrated editor for writing LaTeX code.
• Real-Time Preview: Instant visualization of changes made to the resume.
• PDF Generation: Downloadable PDF output of the resume.
• Customizable Templates: Users can choose from various templates to suit their style.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React.js, HTML5, CSS3
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: MongoDB
• Others: LaTeX, PDF.js

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm
• MongoDB (for local development)

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/SandeepVashishtha/LaTeX-Resume-Builder.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd LaTeX-Resume-Builder

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Set up your MongoDB database (either locally or using a cloud service).

5. Create a .env file in the root directory to configure your environment variables.

6. Start the development server:

   npm start

7. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.

Usage

• Create an account or log in.
• Select a resume template.
• Write your resume content using the LaTeX editor.
• Preview your resume in real-time.
• Download your resume as a PDF.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions for improvements or want to report a bug, please create an issue or submit a pull request.

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/YourFeature).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/YourFeature).
5. Open a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.