KOU Social Media Platform

KOU.com.tr is a modern social media web application designed exclusively for university students. The platform fosters connections, collaboration, and engagement among students through innovative features.

Features

• Posting: Share updates, photos, and more with your university network.
• Real-Time Chat: Instant messaging for seamless communication.
• Real-Time Whiteboard: Collaborate on projects or brainstorm ideas interactively.
• Tinder-like Features: Connect with other students through mutual interests.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: React, React Query
• Backend: Express.js
• Database: MongoDB,Mongoose,AWS S3
• Authentication: JWT
• Real time data: socket.io,

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/andullahhan/kou.com.tr.git
   cd kou.com.tr

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install

3. Configure Environment Variables
   Create a .env file in the root directory and set the required variables:

   MONGO_URL = ...
   PORT = 5000
   JWT_KEY = "123"
   ENCRYPT = "test"
   APP_PASS = 123 
   APP_USER = "[email protected]" // email to send  otp 
   LIMIT = 10 // post limit the will the useInfinityQuery will get
   

4. Run the Application

   • Backend:

     npm run start:backend

   • Frontend:

     npm run start:frontend

5. Access the Application
   Open http://kou.com.tr in your browser.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork this repository and submit a pull request with your changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.