Jojo-Pixels

Capture the moment!!

Unleash your creativity and capture life's beauty with Jojo-Pixels, a dynamic photography portfolio platform designed for photographers to showcase their finest work. Whether you're an amateur enthusiast or a seasoned professional, Jojo-Pixels invites you to share your stunning photographs along with captivating captions, allowing you to connect deeply with your audience.

Features

Showcase Your Vision: Display your photographic talents and artistic perspective through a beautifully curated portfolio.
Interactive Engagement: Engage with your audience through likes and comments, fostering a community of appreciation and inspiration.
Professional Exposure: Utilize Jojo-Pixels to highlight your portfolio for potential business collaborations and career opportunities.
High-Quality Uploads: Upload high-resolution images up to 10 MB in size, ensuring your photos are displayed in their full glory.

Project Structure

This repository contains the code for the Jojo-Pixels project.

my-app: Contains the project folders and files.

Prerequisites

Node.js
Next.js
Clerk
Uploadthing
MongoDB
Visual Studio Code or any preferred code editor

Getting Started

Backend Setup

Clone the repository:

Open an empty folder where you want to clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/Cyber-Infernox/Jojo-Pixels.git
cd Jojo-Pixels
cd my-app

Install dependencies:
```
npm install
```

Set up environment variables:

Create a .env.local file inside the "my-app" folder with the specific keys:

NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_SIGN_IN_URL=/sign-in
NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_SIGN_UP_URL=/sign-up
NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_AFTER_SIGN_IN_URL=/onboarding
NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_AFTER_SIGN_UP_URL=/
MONGODB_URL=your_mongodb_connection_string_here
UPLOADTHING_SECRET=your_uploadthing_secret_here
UPLOADTHING_APP_ID=your_uploadthing_app_id_here
NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=your_next_public_clerk_publishable_key_here
CLERK_SECRET_KEY=your_clerk_secret_key_here

Start the app:
```
npm run dev
```

Key Points

Environment Variables:

Ensure you have set up the necessary environment variables in the .env.local file before starting the app.

External Services:

Visit Clerk and UploadThing to obtain the required keys for authentication and image uploading.

MongoDB:

Make sure to replace your_mongodb_connection_string_here with your actual MongoDB connection string from MongoDB Atlas.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.