Fetchly is a full-stack social networking platform for pet lovers. Users can create and share pet-related posts, schedule pet meetups, or view pets for adoption. Whether you're organizing a puppy playdate or trying to rehome a kitten, Fetchly brings the pet community together with a friendly and intuitive interface.
- Dynamic Post Creation A centralized modal intelligently opens different post forms (Freeform, Pet Meet Up, or Adoption) based on the page or user selection.
- Freeform Posts Share cute moments, updates, or photos of your pets.
- Pet Meet Ups Create meetup events with a title, description, date, time, and location. Other users can RSVP.
- Adoption Posts Browse pet profiles for animals needing homes, including breed, age, gender, size, and allergies.
- Chat with Friends Message users on your friends list through direct or group chats.
Frontend: React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS Backend: Node.js, Express Database: MongoDB (Mongoose) API Architecture: GraphQL with Apollo Client & Server Other Tools: React Router, Cypress (Testing), Vite, GitHub
Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/fetchly.git cd fetchly/client Install dependencies:
npm install Start the development server:
npm run dev Set up environment variables in a .env file (e.g., MongoDB URI, JWT secret).
Sign up or log in. Navigate to the Home, MeetUp, Adoption, or Inbox page. Click the post button to open the context-aware modal. Select a post type (or use the dropdown on other pages). Submit your post and see it appear in the feed. RSVP to meetups or inquire about adoptions.
🗺️ Enhanced Location Experience: Integrate visual maps (Google Maps or Mapbox) to preview and select meetup locations. 🧬 Advanced Pet Matching: Suggest playmates or adopters based on pet traits, location, or user behavior. 🧑🤝🧑 Extended Social Features: Suggest mutual friends or meetup groups based on location and activity. 🔔 Notification System: In-app or email notifications for RSVPs, new messages, and adoption interest. 🔒 Privacy & Content Controls: Allow users to make posts private, block users, or filter who can RSVP or message them.
Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute:
Fork the repository. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature-name. Commit changes: git commit -m 'Add new feature'. Push to your branch: git push origin feature-name. Open a pull request.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Fetchly was created by a team of pet enthusiasts with a passion for technology and community. Because pets deserve social lives too.