Community-Connect

Community-Connect is a web application that serves as a centralized platform for local communities to engage, share information, and collaborate. Whether you're looking to join an existing community or create a new one, Community-Connect provides the tools to stay connected with your neighbors, local businesses, and organizations.

Features

• User Registration and Authentication: Sign up and log in to access all features.
• Community Creation: Create new communities based on interests.
  • Public Communities: Accessible to all users.
  • Private Communities: Restricted access, only members can view and participate.
• Follow Communities: Follow communities to stay updated with the latest posts.
• Create Posts: Share content within communities.
• Upvote and Downvote: Engage with posts by upvoting or downvoting them.
• User Profiles: View and manage user profiles.
• Community Chat: Chat with other members of the communities you have joined.

Technologies Used

• Frontend:
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
• Backend:
  • Node.js
  • Express
  • MongoDB (Mongoose)
• Authentication:
  • Passport.js
• Real-time Communication:
  • Socket.io

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed on your system:

• Node.js (v12 or higher)
• npm (v6 or higher)
• MongoDB (for database)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/Community-Connect.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd Community-Connect

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

Configuration

1. Create a .env file in the root directory and add your environment variables:

   MONGO_URI=your-mongodb-connection-string
   JWT_SECRET=your-jwt-secret
   

Running the Application

1. Start the server:

   nodemon app.js

2. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.

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Thank you for using Community-Connect! We hope our platform helps you build stronger, more connected communities.