This project, developed as part of the "TDP013" course at Linköping University, was created for educational purposes in web development. It's a basic social networking platform using Node, React, Express, and MongoDB, with features like friend requests, wall posts, and real-time chat via sockets.
I've also focused on testing and code coverage. I used the Mocha testing framework to ensure that the code works as intended and C8 for tracking how much of the code is tested. This project is primarily a learning exercise with practical application and a focus on code quality.
The site is designed to be accessible on both desktop and mobile devices, offering a responsive and user-friendly experience. However, it's important to note that live chatting functionality is exclusively available on the desktop version of the platform.
A notable aspect of this project is that it was primarily developed using callbacks, aligning with a specific goal of the course. While callbacks were the focus, there were cases where the use of the await keyword might have been more suitable, demonstrating a balance between educational objectives and practical considerations.
Clone the repository with the following command:
git clone git@github.com:alexandengstrom/social-network.gitInstall the dependencies for the frontend:
cd frontend
npm installInstall the dependencies for the backend:
cd backend
npm installYou also need to create the .env file in the backend directory. This file should contain these variables:
JWT_SECRET
FIREBASE_API_KEY
FIREBASE_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID
FIREBASE_APP_ID
FIREBASE_MEASUREMENT_ID
To start the backend server, run the following command:
cd backend
npm run devTo start the frontend server, run the following command:
cd frontend
npm run devTo run all available test, run the following command:
cd backend
npm testTo create code coverage, run the following command:
cd backend
npm run coverageWhen a user opens the feed:
Chatting with other users:
