Social Arena

Social Arena is a full-stack social media platform that enables users to connect, share thoughts, and engage in real-time communication. Built using Express.js, React, Socket.IO, Node.js,mongoDb,Firebase and more, Social Arena offers a seamless and interactive experience for sharing posts, liking and commenting on content, and chatting with friends.

Features

• User Authentication: Securely register and log in to your account.
• Profile Management: Customize your profile, view others' profiles, and see their posts.
• Post Sharing: Share thoughts, ideas, and updates with the community.
• Interactive Feed: Like and comment on posts from other users.
• Real-Time Chat: Engage in real-time conversations with friends using the chat feature.
• Friendship System: Follow and unfollow other users to stay connected.
• Password Reset: Easily reset your password if forgotten.
• Online Presence: View a list of online users and friends.

Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/NotGyashu/Social-Arena.git
   cd social-Arena

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set Up Database:
   • Configure your database settings in `config/mongoose.js`
   • Run database migrations and seeds if applicable.
4. Run the Application:
   • Start by navigating into each part of the application:
     

 cd api
 npm start

 cd client
 npm start

 cd socket
 npm start

5. Access the App:

• Open your browser and go to http://localhost:3000.