GalsenDevConnect

GalsenDevConnect is a social network platform designed for Senegalese developers to connect, collaborate, and share knowledge. It is built on the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) stack.

Features

User authentication and authorization
User profiles with skills, education, and experience details
Posts and comments for sharing updates and information
Real-time interaction with likes and comments
Friend requests and connections
Global and personalized news feed
Messaging system for private communication
Responsive design for seamless user experience on various devices

Tech Stack

MongoDB: NoSQL database for storing user and post data
Express.js: Backend framework for building robust APIs
React.js: Frontend library for creating dynamic user interfaces
Node.js: JavaScript runtime for server-side development
Socket.io: Real-time communication for likes, comments, and messaging
JWT: JSON Web Tokens for secure user authentication
Redux: State management for React applications

Installation

Clone the repository & Navigate to the project directory:

git clone https://github.com/VotreNom/GalsenDevConnect.git

cd GalsenDevConnect

Install dependencies for the server:
```
cd server
npm install
```
Install dependencies for the client:
```
cd client
npm install
```
Run the server and client concurrently:
```
npm run dev
```
Access the application in your browser at http://localhost:3000

Contributing

If you would like to contribute to the project, please follow the Contribution Guidelines.

License