Byte Nexus

Byte Nexus is a social blog application that allows users to create, share, and interact with blog posts. Built using modern web technologies, Byte Nexus aims to provide a seamless and engaging experience for users.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Tech Stack
• Installation
• Usage
• Contributing
• License
• Contact

Features

• User authentication and authorization
• Create, edit, and delete blog posts
• Like and comment on posts
• Responsive design
• Real-time updates

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Express.js, Node.js
• Database: MongoDB

Installation

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• npm or yarn
• MongoDB

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/mdrehan369/ByteNexus.git
   cd ByteNexus

2. Install dependencies for both frontend and backend:

   cd client
   npm install
   cd ../server
   npm install

3. Set up environment variables: Create a .env file in the server directory and add the following variables given in .sample.env file in server directory:

4. Start the development server:

   cd server
   npm start

5. Start the React application:

   cd ../client
   npm start

Usage

Once the server and client are running, you can access the application at http://localhost:5173.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

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

Contact

For any inquiries or feedback, please reach out to us at [email protected].

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Happy coding!