Memories Never Lost Project

The MERN Memories project is a full-stack web application that allows users to post and share their favorite memories. It is built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js), which provides a robust and scalable foundation for developing modern web applications.

Features

Create and publish memories with titles, descriptions, and images. Like and interact with other users' memories. Real-time updates when new memories are posted or liked. User authentication and authorization to secure private routes. Responsive design for optimal viewing on various devices.

DEMO

https://memories-85fibgv7f-micodan.vercel.app

Technologies Used

MongoDB: A NoSQL database used to store and manage memory data. Express: A flexible and minimalistic web application framework for Node.js. React: A popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces. Node.js: A server-side JavaScript runtime environment. Redux: A predictable state container for JavaScript apps.

Installation and Setup

Clone this repository to your local machine using: git clone https://github.com/MicoDan/memories-never-lost.git

Install the required dependencies for both the server and client:

Copy code npm install cd client npm install Create a .env file in the root of the project and provide the necessary environment variables:

env

MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string PORT = your_port

Run the development server and client concurrently:

Copy code npm run dev Open your browser and access the application at http://localhost:3000.

Folder Structure

client: Contains the frontend code (React). server: Contains the backend code (Node.js and Express). public: Static assets and the HTML template for the React app. Contributing Contributions are always welcome! If you find any bugs or want to improve the project, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

License This project is licensed under the MIT License.