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https://github.com/rehmannry/socialmediaapp
Social media platform built with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) that connects people through shared interests. With features like customizable user profiles, real-time updates and media sharing, it offers a seamless experience for engaging and building communities.
https://github.com/rehmannry/socialmediaapp
expressjs mern mongodb nodejs reactjs social-media-app social-networking-website
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Social media platform built with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) that connects people through shared interests. With features like customizable user profiles, real-time updates and media sharing, it offers a seamless experience for engaging and building communities.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/rehmannry/socialmediaapp
- Owner: rehmanNRY
- Created: 2024-09-09T09:30:18.000Z (5 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-10-16T14:13:03.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-12-23T00:16:59.478Z (about 2 months ago)
- Topics: expressjs, mern, mongodb, nodejs, reactjs, social-media-app, social-networking-website
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage: https://fb-mern.vercel.app
- Size: 2.5 MB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# Social Networking Site - MERN Stack
Welcome to the **Social Networking Site** built using the **MERN Stack** (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). This project offers users the ability to connect with each other, share posts, like content, and more, similar to popular social networking platforms.
## 🚀 Live Demo
Check out the live demo of the application [here](https://fb-mern.vercel.app/).
## 📄 Description
This social networking site allows users to:
- Create an account and log in.
- Post updates, photos, and share content with their connections.
- Like and comment on posts.
- Edit their profiles and update personal information.
- View and manage friend requests.
- See real-time updates from other users on their feed.
## 🛠️ Tech Stack
- **Frontend**: React.js with modern hooks and context for state management.
- **Backend**: Node.js and Express.js.
- **Database**: MongoDB for storing user data, posts, and comments.
- **Authentication**: JWT (JSON Web Token) for secure user authentication.
- **Hosting**: Vercel for deployment of the frontend and backend.
## 🔧 Features
- User authentication (login, registration, password hashing).
- Post creation, editing, and deletion.
- Like and comment functionality.
- Real-time feed updates.
- Friend request system.
- Profile management (edit user information, update profile picture).
## 🖥️ Setup Instructions
To run the project locally, follow these steps:
1. **Clone the repository**:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/your-repo-link
```
2. **Install dependencies**:
- Navigate to both the frontend and backend directories and run:
```bash
npm install
```
3. **Set up environment variables**:
- Create a `.env` file in the root directory of the backend and add the following:
```env
MONGO_URI =
PORT =
CORS_ORIGIN=
JWT_SECRET=
```
4. **Start the development server**:
- Run the backend server:
```bash
npm run dev
```
- Run the frontend React application:
```bash
npm run dev
```
5. **Access the app**:
- Open your browser and go to `http://localhost:3000` for the frontend and `http://localhost:` for the backend.
## 👨💻 Developer
**Rehman**
[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rehman-nry_finally-completed-that-project-hey-everyone-activity-7242780752663265281-CWtB?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop)
Feel free to check out the live demo and connect with me on LinkedIn!