SnapCart

Welcome to SnapCart! SnapCart is a social media platform where users can create, share, and interact with posts. Below you will find information on how to use SnapCart and its various features.

Features

Login/Register Authentication: Secure authentication system for users to sign up for a new account or log in to an existing one.
Create/Delete/Show Posts: Users can create new posts, delete their own posts, and view posts created by themselves and others.
Feed: The feed displays posts from all users, providing a centralized location to view content.
Like and Save Posts: Users can express their * * appreciation for posts by liking them, and they can save posts to revisit later.
Saved Posts Page: A dedicated page where users can access all the posts they have saved.
Search Users Page: Users can search for other users by name or username.
Add/Delete Notes: Users can add personal notes to posts and delete them as needed.
Follow/Unfollow Other Users: Users can follow other users to stay updated on their posts and unfollow them if desired.
Responsive Design: SnapCart is designed to work seamlessly across various devices and screen sizes, ensuring a consistent user experience.

Screenshots

Follow the steps below to set up and install the project dependencies.

Client

Navigate to the client directory:
```
cd client
```
Install client dependencies:
```
npm install
```

Server

Navigate to the server directory:
```
cd server
```
Install server dependencies:
```
npm install
```

Running the Project

Follow the steps below to run the project in development mode.

Development Mode

Run the project in development mode:
```
npm run dev
```
The client is available at http://localhost:5173.
The server is available at http://localhost:3000.

Building the Project

npm run build

Contributing to SnapCart

We welcome contributions from the community to help improve and expand the SnapCart. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, there are several ways you can contribute.

Getting Started

Fork the project repository on GitHub.
Clone your forked repository to your local machine.
Install the necessary dependencies using npm install.

Submitting a Pull Request

Create a new branch for your contribution: git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name.
Make your changes and test them thoroughly.
Commit your changes with descriptive commit messages.
Push your branch to your forked repository: git push origin feature/your-feature-name.
Open a pull request to the original repository's main branch, explaining your changes and their benefits.

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