##MERN Social Media App MERN Social Media App

#Table of Contents Description Features Technologies Installation Usage Screenshots Contributing License Description #The MERN Social Media App is a full-stack web application that allows users to connect, share posts, and interact with friends. It provides a modern and engaging social media experience with features like user authentication, profile management, post creation, likes, and follows. Built using the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) stack and state-of-the-art state management using useContext, this app is a perfect choice for social media enthusiasts looking for a powerful and customizable solution.

Features User Authentication: Secure user registration and login process. Profile Management: Update your profile picture and personal information. Post Creation: Share posts with your followers and friends. Likes and Follows: Interact with other users by liking and following their posts. Real-time Updates: Experience real-time updates for posts and notifications. State Management: Utilizes React's useContext for efficient state management. Technologies Frontend: React Axios React Icons React Router Timeago.js SCSS for styling Backend: Node.js Express.js MongoDB for data storage Mongoose for database modeling JWT for user authentication Multer for handling image uploads State Management: React Context API (useContext) Deployment: Deployment of frontend and backend to your preferred hosting service Installation Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/yourusername/mern-social-media-app.git Change directory: cd mern-social-media-app Install backend dependencies: npm install in the root folder Install frontend dependencies: npm install in the client folder Create a .env file in the root directory and add your MongoDB connection string and JWT secret: env Copy code MONGODB_URL=your-mongodb-connection-string JWT_SECRET=your-secret-key Run the development server: npm run dev in the root folder Usage Visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser to access the app. Register an account or log in if you already have one. Customize your profile and start sharing posts with your followers. Like and follow other users to build your social network. Enjoy real-time updates and interactions with your friends.