1. npm 8.19.2
2. node v16.15.0

1. create a .env file in the server folder.

2. add the following lines to the '.env' file.

PORT=5000
MONGODB_CONNECTION = "<insert_your_cloud_db_URL_here>"
JWTKEY="MERN"

3. cd server, npm install, then npm run start.

4. Open a 2nd shell, cd client, npm install, then npm run start.

5. Open a 3rd shell, cd socket, npm install, then npm run start.

An application aimed at connecting unbanked individuals with finance professionals, for the unbanked individuals to seek professional help on their journey to becoming more financially-savvy.

1. They will first have to login or sign up for an account.

2. They will be redirected to the home page after logging in / signing up. We used simple words and emphasized buttons in the centre for easier usage - especially if our target audience may be less educated.

3. They will be connected with financial professionals that will create a chatroom via the backend API.

4. Backend api requires both the userId of the professional and the user in the body.

5. They can also remit money via the application. (Intention is to use 3rd party remittance applications via their APIs)

6. They will receive a notification upon success.

7. They can also post questions on their profile.