Vybe - A Social Media Platform

Not Just A Platform, It's a Vybe

Vybe is a modern social media platform built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). It allows users to connect, share content, and interact with others in real-time, similar to Instagram.

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Features

• User Authentication: Sign up and login securely.
• Post Creation: Create and share posts with text, images, and videos.
• Stories: Share temporary stories visible to followers.
• Follow/Unfollow: Connect with other users by following them.
• Likes & Comments: Engage with posts through likes and comments.
• Save Posts: Bookmark your favorite posts.
• Real-time Chat: Chat with other users in real-time.
• Loops: Browse through loops/reels for endless content.

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Technologies Used

• Frontend: React, Redux (if used), Tailwind CSS or custom styling
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB, Mongoose
• Authentication: JWT
• Real-time: Socket.io

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Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Debkumar04/vybe.git
cd vybe

2. Install dependencies:

For backend

   cd backend
   npm install

For frontend

 cd ../frontend
 npm install

3. Create a .env file in the backend with your environment variables:

 PORT=8000
 MONGODB_URL="mongodb+srv://<db_user>:<password>@vybe.hywx1b7.mongodb.net/?retryWrites=true&w=majority&appName=Vybe"
 JWT_SECRET="SECRET"
 EMAIL="vybe@gmail.com"
 EMAIL_PASS="zidn ipia zzzz xxxx"
 CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME="CLOUD_NAME"
 CLOUDINARY_API_KEY="API_KEY"
 CLOUDINARY_API_SECRET="API_SECRET"

4. Run the project:

 cd backend
 npm run dev

 cd ../frontend
 npm start