Objective:

To build a web platform where users can engage in topic-based discussions by posting questions, sharing knowledge, and interacting with answers, much like Stack Overflow or Reddit.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript

• Backend: PHP / Java / Node.js (choose one)

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB

Key Features:

1. User Authentication

   • Registration and login system with role-based access (User, Moderator, Admin).

   • Password reset and email verification.

2. Forum Categories & Topics

   • Predefined and dynamic categories (e.g., Programming, Health, Education).

   • Users can create and tag new topics.

3. Post Questions & Answers

   • Users can ask questions and post detailed answers.

   • Rich text editor for formatting posts.

4. Voting System

   • Upvote/downvote questions and answers.

   • Vote count affects content visibility and user reputation.

5. Comments and Replies

   • Nested comments for better discussion flow.

   • Mention users using @username.

6. Search and Filter

   • Keyword search across all topics and users.

   • Filter by category, popularity, date, etc.

7. User Profile and Dashboard

   • View user’s activity: posts, comments, badges.

   • Display reputation score, profile picture, and bio.

8. Moderation Panel

   • Admins and moderators can remove spam, ban users, or edit content.

   • Reports from users for inappropriate content.

9. Notifications

   • Real-time alerts for replies, mentions, or upvotes.

   • Option to enable/disable email notifications.

10. Responsive UI

    • Fully mobile-friendly with clean Bootstrap layout.