Project Description: SportConnect

Overview

SportConnect is a social networking platform designed for sports enthusiasts to connect, organize activities, and track their sporting performance.
The platform focuses on five key sports: Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Dodgeball, and Hockey.
Users can create profiles, join events, communicate with other players, and receive rankings based on peer ratings.

Objectives

The main objectives of SportConnect are to:

• Develop a web-based platform using PHP with a MySQL database.
• Provide user authentication and session management for secure access.
• Enable event creation, invitations, and RSVPs for sporting activities.
• Implement a messaging system for event coordination.
• Introduce a Player Ranking System where users receive ratings based on their sports performance.
• Ensure data security, performance optimization, and scalability.

Key Features

Key features of SportConnect include:

• User Registration & Profiles Users create accounts, select their sports interests, and update their location.
• Event Management Users can create and join sports events, invite others, and RSVP.
• Messaging System Players can chat within events to coordinate matches.
• Review & Rating System Users can leave reviews for events and rate other players skill levels.
• Player Ranking System Users receive ratings in different sports, influencing their overall ranking.
• Security & Performance Secure authentication (hashed passwords, session management) and optimized database queries.

Technology Stack

The technology stack for SportConnect includes:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Bootstrap)
• Backend: PHP
• Database: MySQL
• Hosting: VMWare (Net Lab)

Target Users

SportConnect is designed for the following target users:

• Sports Enthusiasts – Players looking for partners or teams.
• Event Organizers – People who want to host sports activities.
• Community Groups – Local clubs and fitness communities.

Success Criteria

The success criteria for SportConnect are:

• A fully functional prototype with user registration, event creation, and ranking system.
• A responsive UI that works on desktop and mobile devices.
• A secure, scalable platform with real-time messaging and optimized performance.

Conclusion

SportConnect aims to bring sports enthusiasts together, enabling them to connect, compete, and improve their skills. By providing a platform for event organization, player rankings, and social interaction, SportConnect aims to enhance the sports community and promote a healthy, active lifestyle.