PulseSpace | Social Media App

PulseSpace is a full-featured social media application built with the MERN stack, featuring real-time chat, interactive social features, and seamless real-time notifications.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: ReactJS, Zustand
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Real-time Communication: Socket.IO
• Database: MongoDB

Features

• Real-Time Chat: Seamlessly send and receive messages using Socket.IO.
• User Authentication: Secure signup and login functionality.
• Social Features:
  • Post updates.
  • Follow and unfollow friends.
  • Like posts and leave comments.
  • Upload and share images.
• Notifications: Stay updated with real-time notifications for messages and activities.

Screenshots

Home Page	Chat

Profile	Notifications

Future Enhancements

• End-to-End Encryption: Implementing robust encryption to ensure secure communication and data privacy.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• MongoDB
• npm or pnpm (preferred)

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/michaelraoof/pulsespace.git
   cd pulsespace