Social Network Project Repository

Welcome to the Social Network Project repository! This repository contains a full-fledged social networking application that allows users to connect, share, and interact with each other. It provides features such as user authentication, profile creation, posting, commenting, liking, and more.

Features

• User Authentication: Users can create an account, log in, and log out of the application. Authentication is handled securely to protect user information.

• Profile Creation: Users can create and customize their profiles by adding personal information, profile pictures, and cover photos.

• News Feed: The application provides a news feed where users can view and interact with posts from other users. Users can like, comment on, and share posts.

• Post Creation: Users can create their own posts, including text, images, and videos, to share with their network.

• Notifications: Users receive notifications for activities such as likes, comments, and friend requests.

• Friend Requests: Users can send and accept friend requests to connect with other users.

• Messaging: The application includes a messaging feature that allows users to send private messages to their friends.

• Search Functionality: Users can search for other users, posts, and specific topics within the application.

Installation

To set up the Social Network Project on your local machine, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository to your local machine using the following command:

   git clone <repository-url>
   ```
   

2. Navigate to the project directory.

   cd social-network-project
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3. Install the dependencies using a package manager like npm or yarn.

   npm install
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   or
   
   ````bash
   yarn install
   ```
   

4. Configure the backend: Set up the backend server and database according to the instructions provided in the backend repository.

5. Start the development server.

   npm start
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   or
   
   ````bash
   yarn start
   ```
   

6. Open your web browser and access the application at http://localhost:3000.

Usage

Once you have the Social Network Project up and running, you can explore and interact with the various features of the application:

• User Registration: Create a new account by providing the required information.

• User Login: Log in to the application using your registered credentials.

• Profile Creation: Customize your profile by adding personal information, profile pictures, and cover photos.

• News Feed: Scroll through the news feed to view posts from other users. Like, comment on, and share posts to engage with the community.

• Create Posts: Create your own posts by adding text, images, or videos. Share your thoughts, experiences, or any content you'd like to share with others.

• Friend Requests: Send friend requests to connect with other users. Accept or decline friend requests received from others.

• Messaging: Use the messaging feature to send private messages to your friends and have conversations within the application.

• Search Functionality: Utilize the search feature to find other users, specific posts, or topics of interest within the application.

Feel free to explore and experiment with the features of the Social Network Project. Make modifications or enhancements according to your requirements and preferences.

Contributing

Contributions to this Social Network Project repository are welcome. If you have any suggestions, bug fixes, or additional features to propose, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository to your GitHub account.

2. Create a new branch for your changes.

   git checkout -b <branch-name>
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3. Make your modifications and commit them with descriptive messages.

   git add .
   git commit -m "Add feature/fix for <feature/bug>"
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4. Push your changes to your forked repository.

   git push origin <branch-name>
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5. Open a pull request from your branch to the main repository and provide a detailed description of your changes.

Once your pull request is reviewed and approved, it will be merged into the main repository.

License

This Social Network Project is licensed under the MIT License.

Acknowledgments

• React
• Node.js
• Express
• MongoDB
• Passport

Please note that this Social Network Project is for educational purposes and may contain simplified or incomplete implementations. It is recommended to use it as a reference or starting point for your own projects.