BeTube

BeTube is a YouTube clone built with Next.js and TypeScript. This project aims to replicate the core functionalities of YouTube, allowing users to browse, upload, and watch videos.

Features

• User authentication
• Video upload and playback
• Search functionality
• Responsive design
• Comments and likes on videos

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• State Management: React Context API
• Video Handling: Custom video player

Getting Started

To get a local copy up and running, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

• Node.js (version 14 or higher)
• npm or yarn

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/piksl1/BeTube-v2.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd BeTube

3. Install the dependencies:

   npm install
   # or
   yarn install

Running the Application

To start the development server, run:

npm run dev
# or
yarn dev

Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to see the application in action.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps to contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/YourFeature).
3. Make your changes and commit them (git commit -m 'Add some feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/YourFeature).
5. Open a pull request.

License

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

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by the original YouTube platform.
• Thanks to the open-source community for their contributions and support.