🤝👋❤️ Dost ❤️👋🤝

This project is a responsive full stack Facebook clone built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) and styled with Tailwind CSS. It aims to replicate some of the core features and design elements of Facebook, providing users with a familiar social media experience.

Demo
Features
Technologies
Installation
Usage
License

Demo

Check out the live demo of the project here.

Features

User authentication and authorization
News Feed with posts from friends and other users
Like and comment on posts
User profiles with profile pictures and user posts
Add friends and manage your friend's list
Responsive design for various screen sizes
Toggle between a light and dark theme

Technologies

Frontend: React, Tailwind CSS
Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Passport
Deployment: Railway

Installation

To run this project locally, follow these steps:

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/DustyDogCodex/Dost.git
cd Dost

Install dependencies for both frontend and backend:

# Install frontend dependencies
cd client
npm install

# Install backend dependencies
npm install

Set up environment variables:

Create a .env file in the server directory and add the following:
```
MONGO_URL=your-mongodb-uri
SESSION_SECRET=your-secret
```
Run the development servers:
```
npm run devstart
```
Access the app in your browser at http://localhost:5000.

Usage

Register an account or log in if you already have one.
Explore the News Feed to see posts from friends and other users.
Interact with posts by liking and commenting.
Manage your friend list.
Update your profile picture.
Toggle between a light and dark theme.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

DustyDogCodex/Dost