Our current web platform is a networking app developed using the Django web framework that allows our members to gain exposure and get connected. We are interested in improving our platform by adding a real-time chat feature, integrating Algolia Search API, and conducting minor upgrades in our app models.

We would like students to focus on:

• Leveraging existing Django models to provide an optimized response to project requirements.
• Selecting the best technologies and solutions for adding the chat feature.

The final deliverables should take the form of a final report and presentation including:

• Integrating Algolia Search API into the Django project.
• Explaining the reasoning behind technologies chosen for the chat feature.
• Successfully adding a real-time chat feature to the project for users.
• Connecting existing Django profile models with existing user interface designs based on object attributes to match user profiles with the required user interface.
• Providing documentation regarding any interactions with the app.
• Delivering source code for the developments in the form of a Git source control system.

Students will connect with the company development team for mentorship throughout the development.