#Instaflow Instaflow is a feature-rich social media application that replicates the core functionalities of Instagram. Built with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js), Instaflow allows users to share photos, follow friends, and interact with posts through likes and comments.

#Features //User Authentication Sign Up and Login: Secure authentication using JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for user sign up and login. Password Encryption: User passwords are encrypted using bcrypt to ensure security. //User Profiles Profile Creation: Users can create and customize their profiles with profile pictures and bio. Follow System: Users can follow and unfollow other users to see their posts on the home feed. //Posts Create Post: Users can upload photos with captions. Edit and Delete Post: Users can edit or delete their own posts. Like and Comment: Users can like and comment on posts to engage with the community. //Feed Home Feed: Displays posts from followed users in chronological order. Explore Feed: Showcases popular posts and allows users to discover new content. //Search User Search: Allows users to search for other users by username. //Notifications Activity Notifications: Users receive notifications for likes, comments, and follows. #Tech Stack Frontend React.js: For building user interfaces. Redux: For state management. React Router: For navigation and routing. Axios: For making HTTP requests to the backend. Backend Node.js: For server-side JavaScript. Express.js: For building the REST API. MongoDB: For the database, with Mongoose for object data modeling. JWT: For secure user authentication. Multer: For handling file uploads. #Prerequisites Node.js MongoDB