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https://github.com/xensen008/pixify

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https://github.com/xensen008/pixify

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# Pixify
**Unleash Your Creative Vibes**

### Overview
Pixify is a scalable, full-stack social media application designed to enhance user interaction and creativity. Built with modern web technologies, this project showcases robust frontend integration with Appwrite, providing users with a seamless and engaging experience. With a focus on a sleek UI and responsive design, Pixify is set to grow and evolve.

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## Screenshots


Pixify Screenshot


Pixify Screenshot

## Tech Stack

### Frontend
- **React**: Library for building user interfaces.
- **Redux**: State management for predictable data flow.
- **Vite**: Fast build tool for modern web projects.

### UI & Styling
- **shadcn**: Styled components for creating a cohesive look.
- **Tailwind CSS**: Utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development.

### Dependencies
Here are the key packages used in the project:
```json
{
"@radix-ui/react-toast": "^1.2.2",
"@tanstack/react-query": "^5.59.16",
"appwrite": "^16.0.2",
"react": "^18.3.1",
"react-dom": "^18.3.1",
"react-dropzone": "^14.2.10",
"react-hook-form": "^7.53.1",
"react-intersection-observer": "^9.13.1",
"react-router-dom": "^6.27.0",
"tailwind-merge": "^2.5.4",
"use-debounce": "^10.0.4",
"zod": "^3.23.8"
}
```

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## Environment Variables
To run this project, you will need to create a `.env` file in the root of your frontend directory with the following variables:

```plaintext
VITE_APPWRITE_PROJECT_ID=""
VITE_APPWRITE_URL=""
VITE_APPWRITE_STORAGE_ID=""
VITE_APPWRITE_DATABASE_ID=""
VITE_APPWRITE_USER_COLLECTION_ID=""
VITE_APPWRITE_POST_COLLECTION_ID=""
VITE_APPWRITE_SAVES_COLLECTION_ID=""
VITE_APPWRITE_FOLLOWERS_COLLECTION_ID="
VITE_APPWRITE_COMMENTS_COLLECTION_ID=""
```

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## Key Features
- **User Authentication**: Secure login and registration managed by Appwrite.
- **Real-time Interactions**: Instant updates for a dynamic user experience.
- **State Management**: Redux for managing user states and application data seamlessly.
- **Responsive Design**: Mobile-first approach ensuring a polished look across devices.
- **Smooth Animations**: Implemented transitions for delightful transitions.

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## Future Implementations
In Pixify, I plan to implement the following features:
1. **Follow and Following List**: Easily view and manage followers with a click.
2. **Chat and Messaging Page**: Enable direct communication between users.
3. **Stories or Time-Oriented Posts**: Introduce temporary posts for users to share updates.
4. **More Operations in Comments**: Add functionalities like deleting and copying comments.
5. **Collection for Saved Posts**: Allow users to save and organize their favorite posts.

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## Project Structure
The project is organized as follows:
- **Frontend**: A React-based user interface, utilizing Redux for state management and styled using shadcn and Tailwind CSS.

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## Setup Instructions

### Prerequisites
- **Node.js** (v14 or higher)
- **npm** or **yarn** (for managing dependencies)
- **Appwrite**: Ensure you have an Appwrite server running.

### Frontend Setup
1. Navigate to the frontend directory:
```bash
cd Frontend
```

2. Install dependencies:
```bash
npm install
```

3. Start the development server:
```bash
npm run dev
```

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## Scripts

### Frontend
- `dev`: Starts the Vite development server

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## Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve WonderWords! Please follow these steps to contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch: `git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name`.
3. Make your changes and commit them: `git commit -m 'Add some feature'`.
4. Push to the branch: `git push origin feature/your-feature-name`.
5. Submit a pull request.

## Authors

- [@Arnabjk008](https://www.github.com/xensen008)
- [Bio Links](https://xensen008.bio.link)

## Acknowledgments

A big thank you to the developers of ReactJS, Tailwind CSS, NodeJS, Express, and Appwrite for their incredible tools.