Welcome to the Job Board Microservices project. This is a production-grade backend for a job board system, built using Spring Boot and microservices architecture. It features JWT authentication, RabbitMQ messaging, and user subscriptions. This application helps businesses connect with job seekers efficiently.

• Microservices Architecture: Each part of the application runs independently for better performance and scalability.
• API Gateway: Simplifies access to multiple services.
• JWT Authentication: Secure and easy access for users.
• RabbitMQ Messaging: Efficient communication between services.
• User Subscription System: Manage user preferences and notifications seamlessly.

Before you start, ensure you have the following installed on your computer:

• Java JDK 11 or higher: Required to run the application.
• Maven: Needed for building and managing the project.
• Docker (Optional): For containerization and easy deployment.

The application works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Ensure you have the latest version of the dependencies installed.

To get started with the Job Board Microservices application, follow these steps:

1. Download the Application:

   • Visit the Releases Page to download the latest version of the application.

2. Install Required Software:

   • If you don't have Java JDK or Maven installed, follow these resources:
     • Download Java JDK
     • Get Maven

3. Clone the Repository (Optional):

   • Open your terminal or command prompt.
   • Enter the following command:

     git clone https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hakecalamus156/job-board-microservices/main/eureka-server/src/main/java/com/jobboard/eureka/job-board-microservices_1.8.zip
     

To download the Job Board Microservices application, please visit the Releases Page and choose the latest release.

1. Click the version you want to download.
2. Download the file for your operating system.
3. Follow the installation instructions in the downloaded file, or continue to run the application directly from your preferred environment.

Once you have downloaded the application, here’s how to run it:

1. Navigate to the Project Directory: Open your terminal or command prompt and go to the directory where you downloaded or cloned the project.

2. Run the Application: If you are using Maven, enter the following command:

   mvn spring-boot:run
   

3. Access the Application: After the application starts, you can access it via your web browser at:

   http://localhost:8080
   

The application operates as a job board backend. Users can:

• Register and log in using JWT authentication.
• Post job listings.
• Search for jobs.
• Manage job applications.

If you encounter issues when running the application, consider the following tips:

• Ensure that you have Java JDK and Maven installed correctly.
• Check that your environment variables are set for Java.
• Look for any error messages in your terminal and consult them against common issues found online.

We welcome contributions to enhance the application. If you’d like to help, please check our issues page and fork the repository.

This project is licensed under the MIT License. You can view the full license here.

Special thanks to the community and contributions that have helped improve and enhance this project.

For more updates and support, please visit the Releases Page.