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 <p align="center"><a href="https://laravel.com" target="_blank"><img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/laravel/art/master/logo-lockup/5%20SVG/2%20CMYK/1%20Full%20Color/laravel-logolockup-cmyk-red.svg" width="400"></a></p>
 
-<p align="center">
-<a href="https://travis-ci.org/laravel/framework"><img src="https://travis-ci.org/laravel/framework.svg" alt="Build Status"></a>
-<a href="https://packagist.org/packages/laravel/framework"><img src="https://img.shields.io/packagist/dt/laravel/framework" alt="Total Downloads"></a>
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-<a href="https://packagist.org/packages/laravel/framework"><img src="https://img.shields.io/packagist/l/laravel/framework" alt="License"></a>
-</p>
 
-## About Laravel
 
-Laravel is a web application framework with expressive, elegant syntax. We believe development must be an enjoyable and creative experience to be truly fulfilling. Laravel takes the pain out of development by easing common tasks used in many web projects, such as:
+## CodeLink
 
-- [Simple, fast routing engine](https://laravel.com/docs/routing).
-- [Powerful dependency injection container](https://laravel.com/docs/container).
-- Multiple back-ends for [session](https://laravel.com/docs/session) and [cache](https://laravel.com/docs/cache) storage.
-- Expressive, intuitive [database ORM](https://laravel.com/docs/eloquent).
-- Database agnostic [schema migrations](https://laravel.com/docs/migrations).
-- [Robust background job processing](https://laravel.com/docs/queues).
-- [Real-time event broadcasting](https://laravel.com/docs/broadcasting).
 
-Laravel is accessible, powerful, and provides tools required for large, robust applications.
+- CodeLink is designed to help those interested in the field of Software find projects that match their interests and connect with experienced professionals to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
 
-## Learning Laravel
+### Installation
 
-Laravel has the most extensive and thorough [documentation](https://laravel.com/docs) and video tutorial library of all modern web application frameworks, making it a breeze to get started with the framework.
+1- Clone the project
 
-If you don't feel like reading, [Laracasts](https://laracasts.com) can help. Laracasts contains over 2000 video tutorials on a range of topics including Laravel, modern PHP, unit testing, and JavaScript. Boost your skills by digging into our comprehensive video library.
+```bash
+  git clone https://github.com/EmanElhelaly11/CodeLink.git
+```
 
-## Laravel Sponsors
+2- Set up the configuration
 
-We would like to extend our thanks to the following sponsors for funding Laravel development. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please visit the Laravel [Patreon page](https://patreon.com/taylorotwell).
+1. Rename `.env.example` to `.env`.
 
-### Premium Partners
+2. Create a new database in your local database management system (e.g., phpMyAdmin).
 
-- **[Vehikl](https://vehikl.com/)**
-- **[Tighten Co.](https://tighten.co)**
-- **[Kirschbaum Development Group](https://kirschbaumdevelopment.com)**
-- **[64 Robots](https://64robots.com)**
-- **[Cubet Techno Labs](https://cubettech.com)**
-- **[Cyber-Duck](https://cyber-duck.co.uk)**
-- **[Many](https://www.many.co.uk)**
-- **[Webdock, Fast VPS Hosting](https://www.webdock.io/en)**
-- **[DevSquad](https://devsquad.com)**
-- **[Curotec](https://www.curotec.com/services/technologies/laravel/)**
-- **[OP.GG](https://op.gg)**
-- **[WebReinvent](https://webreinvent.com/?utm_source=laravel&utm_medium=github&utm_campaign=patreon-sponsors)**
-- **[Lendio](https://lendio.com)**
+3. Update the `DB_DATABASE` value in `.env` with the name of the database you created. For example: `DB_DATABASE=codelink`
 
-## Contributing
 
-Thank you for considering contributing to the Laravel framework! The contribution guide can be found in the [Laravel documentation](https://laravel.com/docs/contributions).
+3- Install dependencies
 
-## Code of Conduct
+```bash
+  composer install
+  php artisan key:generate
 
-In order to ensure that the Laravel community is welcoming to all, please review and abide by the [Code of Conduct](https://laravel.com/docs/contributions#code-of-conduct).
+```
+4- Run database migrations
 
-## Security Vulnerabilities
+```bash
+  php artisan migrate 
+  php artisan migrate:fresh
+```
 
-If you discover a security vulnerability within Laravel, please send an e-mail to Taylor Otwell via [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). All security vulnerabilities will be promptly addressed.
+5- Launch the application
 
-## License
-
-The Laravel framework is open-sourced software licensed under the [MIT license](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT).
+```bash
+  php artisan serve 
+```