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-# Full Stack React Application for Event Management
+# Full Stack Event Management System
 
-## Introduction
-This is a full stack application for managing events. It allows users to create, update, and delete events. The application also supports user authentication and provides a responsive design to ensure a great user experience on both desktop and mobile devices.
+## Overview
+
+This repository contains a full-stack Event Management System developed as part of a comprehensive course on ASP.NET Core and React. The application demonstrates key features for managing events, user interactions, and real-time updates.
 
-The back-end is powered by asp.net core, and  the front-end is built using React. The project is connected to a database for storing and retrieving event details. 
 ## Features
-* User authentication (sign up, login, logout)
-* Create, update, and delete events
-* View all upcoming events
-* Responsive design
-* Integrated with a database for persistent storage
+
+- **User Authentication and Authorization**: Secure user login and role-based access control.
+- **Event Management**: Users can create, follow, and unfollow events with ease.
+- **Social Features**: Includes a user follow/unfollow system to foster interaction.
+- **Real-Time Communication**: Integrated real-time commenting functionality using SignalR.
+- **CI/CD Pipeline**: Automated deployment to Azure via GitHub Actions ensures a streamlined release process.
+
+## Technologies Used
+
+- **Front-End**: React, React Hooks, Redux.
+- **Back-End**: ASP.NET Core, SignalR.
+- **Cloud**: Azure for hosting and deployment.
+- **Tools**: GitHub Actions for CI/CD, Webpack for module bundling.
+
+## How to Run the Project
+
+1. Clone the repository:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/your-username/event-management-system
+   ```
+2. Navigate to the project directory:
+   ```bash
+   cd event-management-system
+   ```
+3. Install front-end dependencies:
+   ```bash
+   cd client
+   npm install
+   ```
+4. Install back-end dependencies:
+   ```bash
+   cd ../server
+   dotnet restore
+   ```
+5. Run the back-end server:
+   ```bash
+   dotnet run
+   ```
+6. Run the front-end client:
+   ```bash
+   cd ../client
+   npm start
+   ```
+7. Open the application in your browser at `http://localhost:3000`.
+
+## Skills Demonstrated
+
+- **Full-Stack Development**: ASP.NET Core and React integration.
+- **Real-Time Functionality**: SignalR for real-time communication.
+- **Testing and CI/CD**: Implemented automated workflows and deployments with GitHub Actions.
+- **Cloud Hosting**: Deployed to Azure for reliable and scalable hosting.
+- 
 ## Technologies Used
-* Front-end: React, JavaScript, CSS
+* Front-end: React18, Typescript, CSS, Bootstrap
 * Back-end: ASP.NET Core, C#
 * Database: SQL Azure
 * Version Control: Git
 * API Testing: Postman
+## Contact
+
+For any questions or collaboration opportunities, feel free to contact me:
+
+- **Email**: Ira.varshavsky@gmail.com
+- **LinkedIn**: [Ira Varshavsky](https://www.linkedin.com/in/Ira-Varshavsky)
+
+
+
 ## Notes
 Please note that this is a learning project intended for educational purposes. While it includes core functionality for managing events, it may not cover advanced features or optimizations found in production-ready applications.