Twitter App Clone
v1.02 - Twitter challenge was coded with ReactJS & Material UI. Hosting and database are provided by Google Firebase.
Twitter Clone App: https://twitter-react-7ec96.web.app/
How To:
To code a web app similar to the one at the domain https://twitter-react-7ec96.web.app/ using the codebase from https://github.com/KevinRoozrokh/twitter-react-js, you can follow the following step-by-step guide:
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Set up the development environment:
- Install Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) if you haven't already.
- Choose a code editor or integrated development environment (IDE) for development.
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Clone the codebase:
- Open a terminal or command prompt.
- Navigate to the desired directory where you want to clone the project.
- Run the following command to clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/KevinRoozrokh/twitter-react-js.git
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Install dependencies:
- Navigate into the project directory:
cd twitter-react-js
- Run the following command to install the project dependencies:
npm install
- Navigate into the project directory:
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Configure the app:
- Open the project in your code editor.
- Look for a configuration file or files that contain environment variables or settings, such as
.env
orconfig.js
. - Set any required configuration variables based on your environment (e.g., API keys, endpoints).
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Start the development server:
- Run the following command to start the development server:
npm start
- This will launch the app in your default web browser, running on
http://localhost:3000
.
- Run the following command to start the development server:
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Explore and modify the code:
- Open the project in your code editor.
- Explore the directory structure and familiarize yourself with the codebase.
- Make any necessary modifications or enhancements to meet your requirements.
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Test the app:
- Write and execute tests to ensure the app's functionality works as expected.
- Use testing frameworks like Jest and React Testing Library for writing and running tests.
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Build and deploy the app:
- Once you are satisfied with your modifications, build a production-ready version of the app.
- Run the following command to create an optimized build:
npm run build
- Deploy the built files to a hosting service like Firebase Hosting or another hosting platform of your choice.
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Continuously maintain and update the app:
- Monitor and address any reported issues or bugs.
- Implement new features or improvements based on user feedback.
- Keep your dependencies up to date by regularly updating them.
Please note that this guide assumes you have basic knowledge of React.js and how to work with Node.js and npm. Additionally, ensure you have reviewed any documentation or README files provided in the codebase repository to understand any specific instructions or requirements for the Twitter React app.
To code a web app similar to the one at the domain https://twitter-react-7ec96.web.app/ without this codebase, you'll need to follow several steps. Here's a high-level breakdown:
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Set up the development environment:
- Install Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) if you haven't already.
- Choose a code editor or integrated development environment (IDE) for development.
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Create a new React app:
- Open a terminal or command prompt.
- Navigate to the desired directory where you want to create your project.
- Run the following command to create a new React app:
npx create-react-app twitter-app
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Configure the app:
- Once the app is created, navigate into the project directory:
cd twitter-app
- Open the project in your code editor.
- Modify the
src
directory to build the desired components and functionality for your Twitter app. - Update the
public
directory with any required static assets (e.g., images, icons, etc.). - Modify the
public/index.html
file to set the correct title and add any necessary meta tags.
- Once the app is created, navigate into the project directory:
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Set up routing (if applicable):
- If your app requires multiple pages or routes, install a routing library such as React Router:
npm install react-router-dom
- Configure the routes in your app by creating the necessary components and defining the routes in a routing configuration file.
- If your app requires multiple pages or routes, install a routing library such as React Router:
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Implement authentication and authorization (if applicable):
- Determine the authentication mechanism you want to use (e.g., OAuth, Firebase Authentication, etc.).
- Follow the documentation for your chosen authentication method to implement user sign-up, login, and logout functionality.
- Handle user authentication state throughout the app.
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Connect to a backend (if applicable):
- Determine the backend services you want to use (e.g., Firebase Realtime Database, Firestore, etc.).
- Set up the necessary APIs or SDKs to connect your app to the backend services.
- Implement the required functionality to read and write data to the backend, such as fetching tweets, posting tweets, etc.
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Style the app:
- Use CSS or a CSS framework (e.g., Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS) to style your app.
- Create or modify the necessary CSS files to achieve the desired visual appearance.
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Test the app:
- Write unit tests and integration tests to ensure the app's functionality is working as expected.
- Use testing frameworks like Jest and React Testing Library to write and run tests.
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Build and deploy the app:
- Once you are satisfied with your app's functionality and design, build a production-ready version of the app.
- Run the following command to create an optimized build:
npm run build
- Deploy the built files to a hosting service like Firebase Hosting or another hosting platform of your choice.
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Continuously maintain and update the app:
- Monitor and address any reported issues or bugs.
- Implement new features or improvements based on user feedback.
- Keep your dependencies up to date by regularly updating them.
Please note that this is a simplified overview, and the actual implementation details can vary depending on the specific requirements of your Twitter app. Make sure to refer to the documentation of the libraries and services you choose to use for more detailed instructions.
Coded by Kevin Roozrokh
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Portfolio: https://kevinroozrokh.github.io/
Github: https://github.com/KevinRoozrokh
Email: [email protected]
Version Notes //
Version 1.00 Built using Create-React-App Styling and icons were designed to match Twitter's newest UI as of April 20, 2021. Min-width set to 640px for feed. Max-width set to 640px for images.
Version 1.01 Added hover effects ToolTips. Mouse over icons reveals menu name. Press and hold on iOS and Android reveal menu name. This feature was much more complicated to implement than anticipated. Enjoy!
Version 1.02 Max-width set to 640px for feed and images. Cleaner more compact look for cell phones and mobile devices.
***//REACT JS//*******
This project was bootstrapped with Create React App.
In the project directory, you can run:
Runs the app in the development mode.
Open http://localhost:3000 to view it in the browser.
The page will reload if you make edits.
You will also see any lint errors in the console.
Launches the test runner in the interactive watch mode.
See the section about running tests for more information.
Builds the app for production to the build
folder.
It correctly bundles React in production mode and optimizes the build for the best performance.
The build is minified and the filenames include the hashes.
Your app is ready to be deployed!
See the section about deployment for more information.
Note: this is a one-way operation. Once you eject
, you can’t go back!
If you aren’t satisfied with the build tool and configuration choices, you can eject
at any time. This command will remove the single build dependency from your project.
Instead, it will copy all the configuration files and the transitive dependencies (webpack, Babel, ESLint, etc) right into your project so you have full control over them. All of the commands except eject
will still work, but they will point to the copied scripts so you can tweak them. At this point you’re on your own.
You don’t have to ever use eject
. The curated feature set is suitable for small and middle deployments, and you shouldn’t feel obligated to use this feature. However we understand that this tool wouldn’t be useful if you couldn’t customize it when you are ready for it.
You can learn more in the Create React App documentation.
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