StreamSync - Centralized Streaming Platform

StreamSync is a centralized streaming platform that empowers users to upload videos along with their thumbnails. Additionally, it features a community-centric tweeting feature, allowing users to post tweets that can be commented on and reposted by the community.

Features

• Video Upload: Seamlessly upload videos to the platform.
• Thumbnail Upload: Upload and associate thumbnails with your videos for a visually appealing experience.
• Tweeting Feature: Engage with the community by posting tweets, commenting, and reposting content.
• Authentication: Secure your account with JWT-based authentication.

Tech Stack

• ReactJS: Building dynamic and interactive user interfaces.
• TailwindCSS: A utility-first CSS framework for streamlined styling.
• ExpressJS: Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js.
• NodeJS: JavaScript runtime for server-side development.
• MongoDB: NoSQL database for storing application data.
• Mongoose: Elegant MongoDB object modeling for Node.js.
• Cloudinary: Cloud-based image and video management for efficient media handling.
• Multer: Middleware for handling multipart/form-data, used for image uploads.
• JWT (JSON Web Tokens): Securely transmitting information between parties.

Getting Started

To get the project up and running on your local machine, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ShivankK26/StreamSync.git

2. Install dependencies for the server:

   cd StreamSync/server
   npm install

3. Install dependencies for the client:

   cd ../client
   npm install

4. Set up your MongoDB database and Cloudinary account, and update the configuration files.

5. Start the server:

   cd ../server
   npm run dev

6. Start the client:

   cd ../client
   npm start

7. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000/ to access StreamSync.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! To contribute to StreamSync, please follow our contribution guidelines.