AcroMate
Tired of wondering what an acronym means? Find it here in AcroMate – your go-to glossary for acronyms and abbreviations.
Introduction
This project is born out of a personal and professional necessity - to demystify the world of acronyms and abbreviations. It serves a dual purpose: firstly, as a practical tool to navigate the often confusing sea of shortened forms found in documents and workplace communication. Secondly, it's a journey of learning and solidifying my skills in Golang, complemented by exploring the realms of HTMX and Tailwind CSS.
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What problem does it solve?
The project addresses the common frustration of encountering acronyms and abbreviations in professional settings or technical documents and not knowing their meanings. It's particularly useful for anyone new to a job, field, or even a country, where such abbreviations are frequently used without explanation.
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Who is it for?
It's designed for professionals, students, and anyone who, like me, finds themselves puzzled by the myriad of acronyms and abbreviations encountered in daily work or study. It's also a tool for personal growth and reference, helping users to quickly compile and understand company-specific or industry-specific jargon.
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What does it do?
The project offers a user-friendly platform to search, understand, and learn various acronyms and abbreviations. Users can contribute by adding new terms, making it a collaborative and ever-growing resource. The aim is to make this tool a personal aide in untangling the web of short forms, thereby enhancing understanding and communication in professional environments.
Getting Started
Follow these instructions to get AcroMate up and running on your local machine for development and testing purposes.
Prerequisites
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Installing
To run this project on your local setup, follow these steps:
- Clone the repo:
git clone git@github.com:samoei/acromate.git
- Navigate to the project directory:
cd acromate
- Set up your environment variables, database, or other dependencies:
@TODO - Instructions coming soon!
- Run the application:
go run backend/main.go
Usage
@TODO - This section will include examples of how to use AcroMate, including searching for acronyms, adding new ones, and navigating the platform.
Running the Tests
@TODO - Instructions on how to run automated tests will be provided here in the future.
Built With
- Golang - The backend framework used
- Echo - Web framework for Go
- PostgreSQL - Database
- HTMX - Frontend interactivity
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Contributing
While AcroMate is in its initial stages of active development, contributions are currently on hold. Stay tuned for updates on when contributions will be welcomed.
Authors
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.
Acknowledgments
A special thanks to those who inspired and provided resources for this project. More detailed acknowledgments coming soon!