Replace all placeholder `https://github.com` footer links with real repository URLs

[komalharshita]

Problem:

The footer in templates/index.html contains multiple links that all point to the generic https://github.com URL instead of the actual DevPath repository. Affected links include: "GitHub", "Contributing Guide", "Report an Issue", "Our Story", "Open Source", "License", "Privacy Policy", and "Terms of Use". Clicking any of these takes users to the GitHub homepage, which is confusing and unprofessional.

This is distinct from issues #45 (GitHub links in navbar/buttons) and #59 (Privacy Policy and Terms of Use specifically) — this issue covers all remaining broken footer links in a single PR.

Proposed Solution:

Define the repository base URL as a Jinja2 variable at the top of the template or as a Flask app.config value, and update each link:

• GitHub → https://github.com/komalharshita/DevPath
• Contributing Guide → https://github.com/komalharshita/DevPath/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md
• Report an Issue → https://github.com/komalharshita/DevPath/issues/new/choose
• Our Story / Open Source → https://github.com/komalharshita/DevPath
• License → https://github.com/komalharshita/DevPath/blob/main/LICENSE
• Privacy Policy → remove or replace with a real page
• Terms of Use → remove or replace with a real page

Files Likely Affected:

• templates/index.html
• templates/project.html (footer section)

Estimated Difficulty: Beginner

[SamakhyaPathak]

Hi @komalharshita , I am a GSSoC 2026 contributor and would like to work on this.
I plan to implement the proposed solution by:

1. Defining the repository base URL as a Jinja2 variable (e.g., {% set repo_url = "https://github.com/komalharshita/DevPath" %}) at the top of the templates.

2. Updating all placeholder footer links in templates/index.html and templates/project.html using this variable.

3. Ensuring the "Contributing Guide," "Report an Issue," and "License" links point to the correct sub-paths as specified.

Please assign this to me!

[Sathwikareddy77]

Hi @komalharshita ,
I would like to work on this issue under GSSoC'26.
Can you please assign it to me?

[anishakujur367-alt]

Hi @komalharshita

I went through this issue and noticed that multiple footer links currently point to the generic GitHub homepage, which affects user experience and makes the project look less polished.

I’d like to work on this under GSSoC'26. I will:

• Replace all placeholder links with the correct repository URLs
• Ensure consistency across both index.html and project.html footers
• Use a reusable approach (like a Jinja variable or centralized config) to avoid hardcoding repeated URLs
• Verify all links are working correctly and lead to the intended pages

I’ll keep the implementation clean, maintainable, and aligned with the existing structure.

I’m ready to start immediately and submit a PR quickly. Please consider assigning this issue to me.

Thank you!
#GSSoC26

[rohit-jain-546]

Hi @komalharshita , I'd like to work on this issue. I’m a GSSoC contributor and would appreciate being assigned. I’ll update the footer links as discussed and ensure consistency across the affected templates.

[Navya241006]

/assign me under gssoc 26

[kartikgarg090306-tech]

/assign me under gssoc 26

[AntimaTiwari07]

Hi @komalharshita , I checked the footer link issue and the affected template files. I’d like to work on fixing all broken footer links and make them consistent with the repository structure. Please assign this issue to me under GSSoC'26.

[AntimaTiwari07]

Hi @komalharshita , I checked the footer link issue and the affected template files. I’d like to work on fixing all broken footer links and make them consistent with the repository structure. Please assign this issue to me under GSSoC'26.

[Shreenath-14]

Hi @komalharshita , I am a GSSoC 2026 contributor and would like to work on this bug.
Deadline - 1-2 days
Discord - pixelcode

[anishakujur367-alt]

Hi @komalharshita

Thank you for assigning this issue to me!

I’ll start working on it right away and submit a PR soon.