Community Skill Exchange Platform | IJCT Volume 13 – Issue 3 | IJCT-V13I3P105

International Journal of Computer Techniques
ISSN 2394-2231
Volume 13, Issue 3  |  Published: May – June 2026

Author

Mrs.R.Vasuki, Bangaru Nandu Sri, Chendeti Sreepriya, Dhammala indhu

Abstract

The Community Skill Exchange Platform is a full-stack web application designed to enable individuals to share and acquire skills through a barter-based system rather than monetary transactions. The platform fosters collaboration and community growth by allowing users to list the skills they can offer and the skills they wish to learn. A matchmaking algorithm pairs users based on complementary needs, while a credit system ensures fairness in exchanges. The frontend, built with React.js, provides an intuitive interface featuring skill discovery, interactive scheduling, and real-time chat. The backend, powered by Node.js/Express, manages authentication, user profiles, and exchange transactions with secure JWT-based login. A MongoDB database stores skill listings, user histories, and credit balances, ensuring scalability and efficient data management. Additional features such as gamification badges, recommendation engines, and geo-location integration enhance user engagement and accessibility. By combining modern web technologies with community-driven principles, the platform creates a sustainable ecosystem where knowledge and expertise are exchanged freely, promoting lifelong learning and social connection.

Keywords

skill Exchange,community collabaration,Barter Based Learning,JWT,Gamnification

Conclusion

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How to Cite This Paper

Mrs.R.Vasuki, Bangaru Nandu Sri, Chendeti Sreepriya, Dhammala indhu (2026). Community Skill Exchange Platform. International Journal of Computer Techniques, 13(3). ISSN: 2394-2231.

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