Socialify: Fullstack MERN Application

Overview

Socialify is a comprehensive web-based social media platform that enables users to document and share their lifestyle experiences. Built using the MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js), it offers a robust and interactive user experience.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure sign-up and login functionalities.
• Profile Management: Users can create and manage their profiles.
• Post Creation: Users can create, edit, and delete posts.
• Like and Comment: Interactive features allowing users to like and comment on posts.
• Feed: A dynamic feed showing posts from all users.
• Search: Functionality to search for users and posts.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React.js, Redux
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
• Styling: CSS, Bootstrap

Prerequisites

• Node.js: Ensure Node.js is installed.
• MongoDB: Ensure MongoDB is installed and running.
• Git: Version control system to clone the repository.

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/YashNawale26/MERN-Social-Media.git

2. Backend Setup:

   • Navigate to the backend directory:

     cd MERN-Social-Media/backend

   • Install dependencies:

     npm install

   • Create a .env file and add your MongoDB URI and JWT secret:

     MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_uri
     JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
     

   • Start the backend server:

     npm start

3. Frontend Setup:

   • Navigate to the frontend directory:

     cd ../frontend

   • Install dependencies:

     npm install

   • Start the frontend development server:

     npm start

4. Access the Application:

   • Open your browser and go to http://localhost:3000

Usage

• Sign Up: Create a new account.
• Login: Access your account using your credentials.
• Create Posts: Share your experiences by creating new posts.
• Interact: Like and comment on posts by other users.
• Profile Management: Update your profile information.

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and create a pull request with your changes. Ensure that your code follows the project's coding standards and includes appropriate tests.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Contact

For any questions or suggestions, please open an issue or contact the repository owner.

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