Project Overview
SkillSwap is a peer-to-peer skill exchange platform with a privacy-first approach. The platform enables users to exchange skills through a graduated privacy system where contact details are only shared after mutual acceptance, protecting users from spam and unwanted contact.
The Challenge
Problem Statement
Traditional skill-sharing platforms exposed user contact information immediately, leading to spam, unwanted messages, and privacy concerns for users looking to exchange skills.
My Role & Contributions
Built independently as a full-stack application with Laravel backend and Next.js frontend
Responsibilities
Technical Decisions
Implementation & Approach
Development Approach
Started with privacy system design and user flow
Built Laravel backend with comprehensive API
Created normalized database schema for relationships
Implemented skill matching algorithm
Developed Next.js frontend with modern UI
Key Features Built
Outcomes & Results
Key Achievements
Impact
Built privacy-first skill exchange platform that protects users from spam and unwanted contact while facilitating meaningful connections for skill sharing.