React Social Network

Description:

React Social Network is an open-source project built using React, a powerful JavaScript library for developing dynamic user interfaces. This project showcases the core features of React and its components in the form of a social networking platform. It provides developers with a modular structure, enabling them to extend and customize the project according to their unique ideas and environments.

Features:

• User Profiles: Create and manage user profiles.
• Friend Connections: Add, remove, and manage friends.
• News Feed: Post updates and view a feed of activities.
• Likes and Comments: Interact with posts through likes and comments.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for both desktop and mobile environments.

Requirements:

Requirements

1. Node.js: Version 14.x or higher. Download here.
2. React: Latest version (dependencies installed via npm).
3. Browser: A modern browser like Chrome or Firefox.
4. Text Editor: Visual Studio Code or any preferred IDE.

Instructions:

1. Download the Project Files

   • Download the project zip file from the repository or source.
   • Extract the downloaded file to a directory on your machine.

2. Set Up the Environment

   • Navigate to the project directory:

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     cd react-social-network

   • Install the required dependencies:

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     npm install

3. Run the Development Server

   • Start the application:

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     npm start

   • Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the application.

4. Customize the Project (Optional)

   • Update environment variables or API endpoints in the src/config.js file to suit your requirements.