Release 0.0.1

Hola Devs! This is our first post on Dev.to and We are excited to introduce the first release of GitFilter (0.0.1)—a platform designed to help developers discover impactful repositories, showcase their contributions, and enable organizations to find open-source talent. Our focus is on building a community-driven, open-source solution that makes navigating the open-source ecosystem easier and more effective. This release lays the foundation for GitFilter’s core functionality, including GitHub OAuth authentication, repository search, user profile display, and skill-based filtering. Let’s dive into the details of our Release 0.0.1 and how you can contribute to shaping its future! Note: If you are a developer, fill this form to contribute! Technologies We Are Using For the MVP, we have carefully chosen technologies that ensure scalability, security, and a great developer experience: Frontend: Next.js (App Router) – Provides server-side rendering, fast performance, and better SEO. UI Styling: Tailwind CSS – A utility-first CSS framework for responsive and modern UI. Authentication & Database: Supabase – An open-source Firebase alternative for authentication, database management, and real-time updates. Backend: Next.js API routes – Eliminates the need for a separate backend, making API handling smoother. Hosting: Vercel – Ensures fast deployments and seamless scaling. This tech stack allows us to move quickly while ensuring maintainability and future extensibility. Why Contribute to GitFilter? GitFilter is more than just a platform—it’s a community-driven initiative to enhance the open-source experience. Here’s why you should contribute:

Feb 27, 2025 - 15:43

Hola Devs! This is our first post on Dev.to and We are excited to introduce the first release of GitFilter (0.0.1)—a platform designed to help developers discover impactful repositories, showcase their contributions, and enable organizations to find open-source talent. Our focus is on building a community-driven, open-source solution that makes navigating the open-source ecosystem easier and more effective.

This release lays the foundation for GitFilter’s core functionality, including GitHub OAuth authentication, repository search, user profile display, and skill-based filtering. Let’s dive into the details of our Release 0.0.1 and how you can contribute to shaping its future!

Note: If you are a developer, fill this form to contribute!

Technologies We Are Using

For the MVP, we have carefully chosen technologies that ensure scalability, security, and a great developer experience:

Frontend: Next.js (App Router) – Provides server-side rendering, fast performance, and better SEO.
UI Styling: Tailwind CSS – A utility-first CSS framework for responsive and modern UI.
Authentication & Database: Supabase – An open-source Firebase alternative for authentication, database management, and real-time updates.
Backend: Next.js API routes – Eliminates the need for a separate backend, making API handling smoother.
Hosting: Vercel – Ensures fast deployments and seamless scaling.

This tech stack allows us to move quickly while ensuring maintainability and future extensibility.

Why Contribute to GitFilter?

GitFilter is more than just a platform—it’s a community-driven initiative to enhance the open-source experience. Here’s why you should contribute: