> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.joinfindu.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Welcome to FindU

> Developer documentation for the FindU college matching platform

# Welcome to FindU Development

FindU is a comprehensive college matching platform that connects students with their ideal schools through personalized recommendations, direct communication, and scholarship opportunities.

## What is FindU?

FindU revolutionizes the college search process through three integrated platforms:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Student iOS App" icon="mobile">
    Swipe-based college discovery with ML-powered matching
  </Card>

  <Card title="Partner Dashboard" icon="browser">
    Web portal for schools to engage with prospective students
  </Card>

  <Card title="Internal Tools" icon="shield">
    Staff platform for partner management and support
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Platform Impact

<CardGroup cols={4}>
  <Card>
    <h3>📱 50,000+</h3>
    <p>Active students</p>
  </Card>

  <Card>
    <h3>🏫 2,000+</h3>
    <p>Partner schools</p>
  </Card>

  <Card>
    <h3>🎯 85%</h3>
    <p>Match accuracy</p>
  </Card>

  <Card>
    <h3>💰 \$10M+</h3>
    <p>Scholarships found</p>
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## For Developers

<Steps>
  <Step title="Understand the Architecture">
    Learn how our [multi-repository system](/architecture) works together
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Up Your Environment">
    Follow our [automated setup guide](/developer/initial-setup) to get running in minutes
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make Your First Contribution">
    Check out our [contributing guide](/contributing) for good first issues
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Quick Links

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  <Card title="Developer Setup" icon="code" href="/developer/initial-setup">
    Get your local environment configured
  </Card>

  <Card title="Architecture Overview" icon="sitemap" href="/architecture">
    Understand how components interact
  </Card>

  <Card title="Workflow Guide" icon="route" href="/developer/workflow-guide">
    Learn our development process
  </Card>

  <Card title="Internal Tools" icon="shield-check" href="/internal/overview">
    Staff platform documentation
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Tech Stack

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Frontend">
    * **iOS**: Swift/SwiftUI
    * **Web**: React 19 + TypeScript + Vite
    * **UI**: Radix UI + shadcn/ui + Tailwind
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Backend">
    * **Database**: Supabase (PostgreSQL)
    * **ML Engine**: Python FastAPI
    * **Auth**: Supabase Auth
    * **Hosting**: Railway
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Infrastructure">
    * **Version Control**: GitHub
    * **CI/CD**: GitHub Actions
    * **Environments**: Dev + Production
    * **Monitoring**: Supabase Dashboard
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Need Help?

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  <Card title="Slack" icon="slack" href="https://findu-team.slack.com/archives/dev">
    Join our developer community
  </Card>

  <Card title="GitHub" icon="github" href="https://github.com/findu-app">
    Browse code and issues
  </Card>

  <Card title="Support" icon="life-ring" href="mailto:dev@findu.app">
    Contact the dev team
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  **New to FindU?** Start with our [onboarding checklist](/developer/onboarding) to ensure you have everything you need.
</Note>