• Introduction
• What is Hacktoberfest?
• Project Motivation
• How Does It Work?
• Installation Procedure
• Contribution Guide
• License

Welcome to Hacktoberfest-Tulip, an open-source initiative aimed at detecting and combating the spread of fake news. In this age of information, ensuring the authenticity and reliability of information is paramount.

Hacktoberfest is an annual, month-long festival of open source sponsored by DigitalOcean, GitHub, and various other partners. During October, this event celebrates open-source contributions and encourages participation in the open-source community. Contributors submit pull requests to repositories hosted on GitHub and, based on their quality and adherence to repository guidelines, may earn rewards.

Fake news is not just misinformation; it's a challenge to the very essence of information trustworthiness. False information can have severe consequences, from swaying public opinion on important issues to inciting unwarranted fear or prejudice.

This project was born from the need for tools that can efficiently and accurately detect misleading information. Our goal is to leverage the power of the open-source community to build, refine, and advance a tool that ensures a more reliable flow of information.

Hacktoberfest-Tulip uses a combination of machine learning models, data analysis techniques, and community-contributed rulesets to analyze and assess the authenticity of news articles. Our tool will:

• Scan and analyze the content of news articles
• Compare the information against trusted sources and datasets
• Assign a credibility score based on various factors
• Flag suspicious or potentially misleading content for review

To set up the Hacktoberfest-Tulip project on your local machine, follow these steps:

1. Fork the Repository: Start by forking this repository to your own GitHub account.

2. Clone the Forked Repository: Open your terminal and clone your forked repository to your local machine using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/Hacktoberfest-Tulip.git

3. Navigate to the Server Directory: Change your working directory to the server folder:

cd Hacktoberfest-Tulip/server

4. Install Server Dependencies: Install the required server dependencies by running:

npm install

5. Start the Server: Start the server with the following command:

npm run dev

Keep it running.

6. Open Another Terminal: Open a new terminal window to continue with the client setup.

7. Navigate to the Client Directory: Change your working directory to the client folder:

cd Hacktoberfest-Tulip/client

8. Install Client Dependencies: Install the required client-side dependencies by running:

npm install

9. Start the Client: Start the client application with the following command:

npm start

You've now successfully set up the Hacktoberfest-Tulip project. The server and client applications should be up and running.

We welcome contributions from everyone, regardless of their experience. Here's how you can get started:

1. Fork the Repository: Start by forking this repository to your own GitHub account.
2. Set Up the Project: Clone your fork to your local machine.
3. Find an Issue: Look for open issues in the repository, especially those labeled good first issue or help wanted.
4. Work on the Issue: Once you've picked an issue, work on it in a separate branch on your fork.
5. Submit a Pull Request: After you've made your changes, push them to your fork and submit a pull request. Make sure to follow the PR template and describe the changes you've made.
6. Review: The maintainers or the community will review your PR. They might suggest some changes or improvements.
7. Merging: Once your PR is approved, it will be merged into the main repository.

This project is licensed under the MIT License. You can find the license details in the LICENSE file in the root directory of the project.