SAILWebsite

Welcome to the SAILWebsite repository! This project serves as the official website for the Student Alumni Interaction Linkage (SAIL) at IIT Guwahati. The website is designed to provide updated information about SAIL’s initiatives, services, events, and team, fostering a strong connection between the students and alumni community.

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Table of Contents

• About SAIL
• Features
• Goals
• Structure
• Tech Stack
• Getting Started
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
• Usage
• Contributing
• License
• Acknowledgments

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About SAIL

Student Alumni Interaction Linkage (SAIL) is a voluntary cell of IIT Guwahati under the Office of Alumni Affairs and External Relations. It is operated by the students of IIT Guwahati under the guidance of the Dean, Alumni Affairs and External Relations. SAIL acts as a mutually beneficial link between IIT Guwahati and its alumni community, fostering engagement, collaboration, and support.

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Features

• Static Content: Displays updated information about SAIL’s initiatives, services, and events.
• Home Page: Provides an overview of SAIL’s mission and vision.
• About Page: Details SAIL’s goals and functionalities.
• Services: Showcases the services provided by SAIL.
• Initiatives: Highlights the initiatives undertaken by SAIL.
• Events: Lists past and upcoming events.
• Blogs: Features blogs posted by SAIL.
• Team: Introduces the SAIL team members.
• Simple Implementation: Free of unnecessary dependencies, ensuring ease of use and maintenance.

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Goals

• Keep the students of IIT Guwahati updated with all information related to SAIL.
• Provide a single platform for all information regarding SAIL.
• Include details of all events, initiatives, services, and team members.

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Structure

• Home: Overview of SAIL’s mission and vision.
• About: Detailed goals and functionalities of SAIL.
• Services: Information about services offered.
• Initiatives: Details of initiatives undertaken by SAIL.
• Events: Information about events organized by SAIL.
• Blogs: Features blogs and articles published by SAIL.
• Team: Introduces the SAIL team members.

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Tech Stack

The SAILWebsite is built with the following technologies:

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
• Backend: Node.js (if applicable)
• Framework: React.js (or any other framework used)
• Styling: Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS (or other CSS frameworks)
• Version Control: Git and GitHub

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Getting Started

Follow these instructions to set up the project locally.

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v16.x or above)
• Git

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone -b <branch-name> https://github.com/Student-Alumni-Interaction-Linkage-IITG/SailWebsite.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   cd sail

3. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

4. Start the Development Server:

   npm start

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

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Usage

Once the development server is running, you can explore and customize the website:

• Update content in the src folder to modify pages.
• Use the assets folder to update images or static files.
• Modify the styling in the styles folder as needed.

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Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve the SAILWebsite! Here’s how you can contribute:

1. Fork the Repository: Click the "Fork" button on the repository’s GitHub page.

2. Clone Your Fork:

   git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/SailWebsite.git

3. Create a New Branch:

   git checkout -b <feature-name>

4. Make Your Changes and Commit:

   git commit -m "Add a meaningful commit message"

5. Push Your Changes:

   git push origin <feature-name>

6. Create a Pull Request:

   • Navigate to the original repository.
   • Click "New Pull Request."
   • Fill out the template with all necessary details, including screenshots if applicable.

Acknowledgments

• Thanks to all contributors and mentors who have worked on the SAILWebsite.
• Special appreciation for the SAIL team for their guidance and support.

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Feel free to explore, contribute, and reach out to us with any queries or suggestions!