SocialSpace - A Social Media Platform

This is a full-stack web application that functions as a social media platform. The application includes key social media features, enabling users to create, like, and comment on posts. The aim is to provide a user-friendly and engaging platform where individuals can share their thoughts, interact with others, and stay connected. Each feature is designed with an emphasis on ease of use, promoting a seamless social media experience.

🛠 Installation & Set Up

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/MSarmadQadeer/SocialSpace.git

2. Install Composer Dependencies

cd SocialSpace
composer install

3. Create a .env File

cp .env.example .env

4. Generate an App Key

php artisan key:generate

5. Create an empty database

• Create an empty database of name socialspace or any other name you want, using the database tool you prefer.

6. Configure your .env File

• Open the .env file in your editor and set the DB_HOST, DB_PORT, DB_DATABASE, DB_USERNAME, and DB_PASSWORD environment variables to match the credentials of the database you just created.

7. Migrate the Database

php artisan migrate

8. Run the Project

php artisan serve

🐳 Docker Installation & Set Up

1. Download and Install Docker
2. Run the following commands:

git clone https://github.com/MSarmadQadeer/SocialSpace.git
cd SocialSpace
cp .env.docker-example .env
docker-compose up -d

For Jenkins

You need to specify your Docker Hub username and password as environment variables in your Jenkins instance, using the DOCKER_HUB_USERNAME and DOCKER_HUB_PASSWORD variables respectively.

📸 Project Showcase

📱 Mobile View

🖥 Desktop View

🎯 Features

Implemented

✅ Log In

✅ Sign Up

✅ Create Post

✅ Edit Post

✅ Delete Post

✅ Like Post

✅ Comment on Post

✅ View Profiles

✅ Upload Profile Pic

✅ Edit Bio

✅ Log Out

Remaining

❗ Change Password

❗ Delete Account

🙌 Contribution Guidelines

We welcome contributions from the community. To submit a pull request:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Clone the forked repository.
3. Create a new branch for your contribution.
4. Make the changes.
5. Commit and push the changes to your forked repository.
6. Create a pull request.

🔑 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details

🧑 Author

Muhammad Sarmad Qadeer

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