Diary website and app

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Getting Started
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
  • Running the Project
• Some of the Planned Features
• About Me
• Contact Me

Introduction

Welcome to Diary, a MERN-based web app designed for personal journaling and diary-keeping. This repository hosts a full-stack project built with MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js. The aim of this project is to offer a simple, intuitive space for users to record their thoughts and experiences.

Why Diary Project?

• There aren't many diary web pages around. I personally use Google Forms to write about my days, but I figured, I wanted to create my own website for this. And I think I can develop this further, gather feedback, and possibly develop it with a larger audience in mind.

Features

• Personalized Journaling: Create and manage daily entries with ease.
• User Authentication: Secure login system for personal diary access.
• Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly layout for seamless use on any device.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18.x or higher)
• npm or yarn
• MongoDB instance (local or hosted)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

• git clone https://github.com/JereKoi/React-Diary.git

2. Install dependencies for both client and server:

• cd client
• npm install
• cd ../server
• npm install

Running the Project

1. Start the client:

• cd client
• npm start

2. Start the server:

• cd server
• node server.js

3. Environment Variables: Create a .env file in the server directory with the following keys:

• MONGODB_URI: Your MongoDB connection string.
• REACT_BACKEND_URL: URL where your server is hosted.
• REACT_SOCKET_URL: URL for WebSocket communication (if applicable).

Make sure to replace the placeholder values with your actual configuration.

Some of the Planned Features

• Dockerization: Simplified setup and deployment.
• Enhanced User Authentication: For added security.
• Analytics Dashboard: Visualize journaling trends and activity.
• Dark Mode: For a better night-time journaling experience.
• And more!

About me

I am a software developer passionate about web development and creating intuitive user experiences. This project is a step towards building practical web applications and sharing my work with a broader audience.

Contact Me

Have questions, suggestions, or feedback? I'd love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out via LinkedIn and email: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jere-koivisto/ jerekoivisto7@gmail.com