LinkUp - A Social Media Platform

LinkUp is a modern social media platform designed to connect people from around the world. Built using the powerful MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) stack, LinkUp offers users the ability to share posts, interact with others, and build communities.

Contributing

LinkUp is currently being developed by:

• Virendra Kumar
• Vijay Kumar
• Chirag Trivedi

We welcome contributions from the open-source community! Please feel free to submit issues or pull requests.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure user login and registration with JWT.
• Post Creation: Users can create, edit, and delete posts.
• Likes & Comments: Engage with posts through likes and comments.
• Real-Time Updates: Real-time notifications for likes and comments.
• Profile Management: Update personal profiles, including bio and profile picture.
• Responsive Design: Fully responsive and mobile-friendly UI.
• Secure API: Backend built with secure API routes, authentication, and authorization.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• State Management: Redux (for handling global state)
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
• Deployment: Deployed on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Heroku)

Installation

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• MongoDB

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Virendra9824/LinkUp.git