CincySocial

Description

A user-focused web application using a React frontend and Rails backend that allows users to connect with fellow Cincinnatians, check out activities, and keep a passport of their local interests and favorite places.

Video Demo

Built with

• React.js - frontend
• Material UI - frontend
• Ruby on Rails - backend

Deployed Site

• Website
• Login: hannah, password: cincy

Setup

• Fork & clone this repository
• Run bundle install
• Run rails db:migrate
• Run rails db:seed
• Run rails server to start backend
• Run npm install --prefix client in a separate terminal
• Run npm start --prefix client to start frontend server

About

• Leveraged client-side routing and password protection/authentication to ensure secure access and seamless user experience
• Utilized REST conventions to enable full CRUD operations on models, including validations and error handling, ensuring data integrity and user-friendly error messages
• Utilized AWS for seamless photo upload and storage, allowing users to easily upload profile and activity photos
• Deployed the application on Render.com, ensuring reliable and scalable hosting infrastructure, and enabling smooth access for users at all times

Models

Contact

Hannah Christmann · Email · LinkedIn · Blog · Video Demo