This project is a social network built with PHP and Laravel, designed to replicate the core features of Instagram. It allows users to register, share photos, follow other users, like posts, and comment on them, all within a dynamic and responsive interface styled with Tailwind CSS.
- User Registration & Authentication: Secure user registration, login, and password recovery using Laravel's authentication system.
- Photo Sharing: Users can upload and share photos with captions, mimicking Instagram's core functionality.
- Follow System: Follow and unfollow users to curate your personal feed.
- Likes & Comments: Interact with posts by liking and commenting, with real-time updates.
- Real-Time Notifications: Receive instant notifications when someone likes or comments on your posts or when you gain new followers.
- Responsive Design: The interface is fully responsive, thanks to Tailwind CSS, ensuring a seamless experience on mobile devices, tablets, and desktops.
- PHP & Laravel: Backend development and application structure.
- MySQL: Database management for storing user data, posts, comments, and likes.
- Tailwind CSS: For crafting a modern, responsive, and clean user interface.
- JavaScript & AJAX: To enhance user experience with real-time updates.
- Pusher (Optional): For implementing real-time notifications.
To get started with the project, follow these steps:
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/Andrei-Chiorian/Mokshabook.git -
Navigate to the project directory:
cd Mokshabook -
Install dependencies:
composer install npm install -
Set up the environment:
Duplicate .env.example and rename it to .env. Configure your database and other environment variables in the .env file.
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Generate an application key:
php artisan key:generate -
Run database migrations:
php artisan migrate -
Start the development server:
php artisan serve npm run dev -
Open your browser and visit:
http://localhost:8000
You can customize various aspects of the project:
- UI Styling: Modify the Tailwind CSS configurations in tailwind.config.js and styles in the resources/css directory.
- Database Structure: Adjust the migrations or models in the database/migrations and app/Models directories.
- Routes and Controllers: Customize the logic in routes/web.php and the corresponding controllers in app/Http/Controllers.
Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions or improvements, feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request. Feedback and enhancements are highly appreciated.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
- Name: Andrei Chiorian
- Email: contacto@andreiwebdevelopment.es
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrei-chiorian-web-development
- GitHub: https://github.com/Andrei-Chiorian