/social-media-website-server

Backend Server of full MERN app.

Primary LanguageJavaScript

Social Media MERN App Server

This is the server-side code for a social media application built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js). This application allows users to create posts, like and comment on posts, follow other users, and receive notifications when they are followed or someone comments on their post.

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following software installed on your system:

Node.js

MongoDB

Installation

npm install

Configuration

Create a .env file in the root directory of the project and add the following environment variables:

MONGO_URL: The connection URI for your MongoDB database.
JWT_SECRET: A secret key for signing JSON Web Tokens.
PORT: Specify server port.