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https://github.com/nk-works/snaptalk
SnapTalk is an engaging social media platform built using Node.js for the backend and EJS for the frontend. It allows users to seamlessly share snapshots of their daily lives with a vibrant community.
https://github.com/nk-works/snaptalk
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SnapTalk is an engaging social media platform built using Node.js for the backend and EJS for the frontend. It allows users to seamlessly share snapshots of their daily lives with a vibrant community.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/nk-works/snaptalk
- Owner: NK-Works
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-04-21T14:23:32.000Z (7 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-10-15T18:40:26.000Z (29 days ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-10-17T04:10:12.158Z (28 days ago)
- Topics: ejs, express-js, full-stack, hacktoberfest, javascript, mongodb, mvc-architecture, node-js, postman, rest-api
- Language: EJS
- Homepage:
- Size: 3.16 MB
- Stars: 7
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 13
- Open Issues: 3
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- License: LICENSE
- Code of conduct: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
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README
# SnapTalk 🎉
### A Social Media Platform for Sharing Daily Snaps 📸
Welcome to **SnapTalk**! This is an interactive web-based platform that allows users to share moments from their daily life through snaps (photos) with a community of people. Built with Node.js for the backend and EJS for templating, SnapTalk offers a seamless way to connect, engage, and share memories with others.
## Features ✨
- **User Authentication**: Secure sign-up, login, and logout functionality 🔒.
- **Post Snaps**: Upload and share images with captions 🖼️.
- **Like & Comment**: Interact with others by liking snaps and leaving comments ❤️💬.
- **Feed**: View a feed of snaps from other users 📰.
- **Responsive Design**: Optimized for mobile and desktop views 📱💻.
- **Profile Page**: View your profile and the snaps you've shared 👤.
- **Real-time Updates**: See real-time interactions (likes and comments) on snaps ⏱️.
## Tech Stack 🛠️
- **Backend**: Node.js, Express.js
- **Frontend**: EJS, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
- **Database**: MongoDB for data storage 🗄️
- **Authentication**: Passport.js for user authentication 🔐
- **File Storage**: Multer for handling file uploads 📂
## Getting Started 🚀
### Prerequisites
- Node.js installed
- MongoDB running locally or through a cloud service like MongoDB Atlas
### Installation
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/your-username/SnapTalk.git
```
2. Install the dependencies:
```bash
npm install
```
or
```bash
yarn install
```
3. Set up your `.env` file with the following variables:
```bash
MONGOOSE_URI=your_mongo_db_connection_string
```
5. Run the development server:
```bash
npm start
```
or
```bash
yarn start
```
## Usage 🚀
- **Signup/Login**: Create an account or log in to post and interact with snaps.
- **Post a Snap**: Upload an image with an optional caption to share with the community.
- **Like and Comment**: Engage with other users' posts by liking and commenting on them.
- **View Feed**: Browse through the latest snaps posted by other users.
## Contributing
We welcome contributions to SnapTalk! Please check out our [Contributing Guidelines](./CONTRIBUTING.md) to get started. For code of conduct and community standards, review our [Code of Conduct](./CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
## Contributor License Agreement (CLA) 📝
By contributing to SnapTalk, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the [MIT License](./LICENSE).
## Thank You! 🙏
Thank you for contributing to **SnapTalk**! Your efforts help make this project better for everyone. We appreciate your time and contributions!