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BreakIn Direct

BreakIn Direct is a proof-of-work hiring platform. Developers collaborate in simulated sprints, evaluated by AI and mentors, to build living, verifiable portfolios.

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Scores team sprint work with AI and mentor reviews, then builds a verifiable portfolio that replaces résumé screening.

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Description

BreakIn is a proof-of-work hiring platform. Developers collaborate in simulated sprints, evaluated by AI and mentors, to build living, verifiable portfolios. Proof-of-Work Hiring System (PoWHS) A zero-resumé, no-job-posting, mentorship-first simulation platform where skill earns opportunity. BreakIn Direct replaces guesswork hiring with verifiable performance. Through simulation sprints, AI review, mentor feedback, and collaborative team builds, we generate living portfolios that hiring managers can trust more than any cover letter. How It Works Developers join team-based simulation sprints AI + mentor feedback powers reputation & growth Hiring engine recommends talent based on work—not words Companies hire directly—without posting a job or screening résumés
david15tonon/BreakIn★ 10 forksPythonCreated Aug 19, 2025 · last push Jan 5, 2026

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# BreakIn Direct 🚀

> **Proof-of-Work Hiring System (PoWHS) - Revolutionizing Tech Recruitment**

[![Tech Stack](https://img.shields.io/badge/Stack-Next.js%20%7C%20FastAPI%20%7C%20MongoDB%20%7C%20GPT--5-blue)](https://github.com/david15tonon/BreakIn)
[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-green.svg)](LICENSE)
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[![Demo](https://img.shields.io/badge/Demo-Live-green)](https://breakin-direct.vercel.app)

> 🇺🇸 **English Version** | 🇫🇷 **[Version Française](README_EN.md)**

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## 📋 Table of Contents

- [The Problem](#the-problem)
- [Our Solution](#our-solution)
- [How It Works](#how-it-works)
- [Hackathon Roadmap (5 Days)](#hackathon-roadmap-5-days)
- [Architecture](#architecture)
- [Installation & Setup](#installation--setup)
- [Tech Stack](#tech-stack)
- [Live Demo](#live-demo)
- [Contributing](#contributing)

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## 💣 The Problem

### A Broken Hiring System

In today's hiring landscape, **junior developers and transitioning talent are left behind** - not for lack of skill, but because résumés fail to show what truly matters: **the ability to build, collaborate, and grow in real-world conditions**.

| Area | What's Broken |
|------|---------------|
| **Recruitment** | ATS filters out talent based on pedigree, not performance |
| **Juniors & Transitions** | Entry-level roles are shrinking; "2+ years experience" is now entry-level |
| **Bias &

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