Design and Development of a Freelance & Micro Job Platform for College Students

The rapid growth of digital technologies has transformed how college students learn, collaborate, and engage in skill-based work. However, most existing freelancing and collaboration platforms are generic and do not specifically address academic requirements, leading to challenges such as limited collaboration support and lack of opportunities for students to effectively utilize their skills. This paper presents the design and development of a student-centric freelance and micro job platform that integrates real-time collaboration with freelancing features. The system allows students to create profiles, showcase skills, participate in micro jobs, and collaborate on projects within a unified environment. It is developed using a client–server architecture with technologies such as React.js, Spring Boot, MySQL, and WebSocket for efficient and real-time interaction. The platform includes modules for authentication, project management, collaboration, and communication, ensuring a structured workflow. Performance evaluation indicates that the system is efficient, reliable, and scalable. The proposed solution enhances student productivity, provides practical exposure, and improves employability by bridging the gap between academic learning and freelancing opportunities.