https://github.com/benikk/connect
https://github.com/benikk/connect
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- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/benikk/connect
- Owner: BeNikk
- Created: 2024-04-18T07:57:11.000Z (about 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-08-01T06:59:01.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-08-01T08:18:41.617Z (almost 2 years ago)
- Language: TypeScript
- Homepage:
- Size: 7.44 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# Connect
Connect is a social networking platform built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) and styled with Tailwind CSS. It allows users to create profiles, post updates, and interact with other users through likes and comments.
## Features
- User authentication and authorization
- Profile creation and customization
- Posting updates with text and images
- Liking and commenting on posts
- Real-time notifications
## Tech Stack
- **Frontend:** React, Tailwind CSS
- **Backend:** Node.js, Express
- **Database:** MongoDB
- **Authentication:** JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
## Installation
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/connect.git
cd connect
```
2. Install dependencies for both the client and server:
```bash
cd client
npm install
cd ../server
npm install
```
3. Set up environment variables:
Create a `.env` file in the `server` directory and add the following:
```env
MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_uri
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
```
4. Run the application:
```bash
# In the server directory
npm start
# In the client directory
npm start
```
5. Open your browser and navigate to `http://localhost:3000`.
## Contributing
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch: `git checkout -b feature-branch-name`.
3. Make your changes and commit them: `git commit -m 'Add some feature'`.
4. Push to the branch: `git push origin feature-branch-name`.
5. Open a pull request.
## Contact
For any questions or feedback, please reach out to mailto:(bhattnik442@gmail.com).