MSG App

Overview [https://msg-app-iota.vercel.app]

The MSG App is a comprehensive platform designed for users to send and receive anonymous messages, manage their profiles, and interact securely. Built with modern technologies like Next.js, React, and MongoDB, it provides a user-friendly experience with features like user verification, AI-generated message suggestions, and responsive design.

Features

Anonymous Messaging: Send and receive anonymous messages.
User Verification: Email verification with code expiration handling.
AI-Generated Suggestions: Get suggestions for message content.
Responsive Design: Optimized for various devices and screen sizes.
Secure Authentication: Implemented with NextAuth for secure user management.

Technologies Used

Frontend:

Next.js: React framework for server-side rendering and static site generation.
Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework for styling.

Backend:

Node.js: JavaScript runtime for server-side logic.
Express.js: Web application framework for Node.js.
MongoDB: NoSQL database for data storage.

Authentication:

NextAuth: Authentication library for Next.js.

Email Service:

Resend: Service for sending verification emails.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Node.js (version 14.x or later)
MongoDB instance
Resend API Key
NextAuth Secret
OpenAI API Key (if using AI features)

Installation

Clone the Repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/msg-app.git
cd msg-app

Install Dependencies:
```
npm install
```

Set Up Environment Variables:
Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following variables:

 DB_URI="your-mongodb-connection-string"
 RESEND_API_KEY="your-resend-api-key"
 NEXTAUTH_SECRET="your-nextauth-secret"
 OPENAI_API_KEY="your-openai-api-key"
 DOMAIN="http://localhost:3000"

Run the Development Server:
```
npm run dev
```
Navigate to http://localhost:3000 to see the app in action.

API Endpoints:

POST /api/send-messages: Send an anonymous message.
GET /api/accept-messages: Check if the user is accepting messages.
POST /api/verify-code: Verify the user's email verification code.
DELETE /api/delete-message/:id: Delete a specific message.

Acknowledgements

Next.js: For the powerful React framework.
Tailwind CSS: For the excellent styling framework.
MongoDB: For the flexible NoSQL database.
Resend: For reliable email delivery.
OpenAI: For AI-powered features.

Contact

For any questions or issues, please me on linkedin.

www.linkedin.com/in/rahulkumarpal25

prahul25/msg_app