The project is a full-stack web application whose primary purpose is to connect users and let them engage with one another. I need the complete build—from database schema and API layer to a modern, responsive front-end—delivered as a cohesive, well-documented codebase. The technology stack is open as long as it is current and well supported. JavaScript / TypeScript frameworks such as React, Next.js or Vue paired with Node.js (Express or NestJS) are ideal, but I’m happy to consider a Python-based solution if Django or FastAPI is your specialty. Clean architecture, component reuse, and secure authentication are mandatory; the code should be easy to extend so we can layer in features like real-time chat, discussion boards, or richer user profiles after the MVP goes live. Deliverables • Source code in a private GitHub repository • Deployed MVP running over HTTPS on a cloud host (AWS, Vercel, DigitalOcean, etc.) • Concise setup & deployment documentation • A brief hand-over walkthrough once the app is live Acceptance Criteria – All key pages render in under two seconds on a broadband connection – Authentication and session handling meet OWASP Top 10 guidelines – Automated linting and tests pass in the CI pipeline Please outline the stack you’d choose, reference similar projects you’ve shipped, and give an estimated timeline for the MVP.