Initial Setup and Project Scaffolding

README.md

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+# Time Capsule Website
+
+Welcome to the **Time Capsule Website**! This application allows users to create and store their messages, which can be revealed at a future date. It offers a modern and intuitive interface with dark mode support, making it a perfect way to send messages to your future self or loved ones.
+
+## Features
+
+- **Create Time Capsules:** Users can create a time capsule by filling in their name, a message, and the reveal date.
+- **Dark Mode:** Toggle between dark and light mode for a comfortable viewing experience.
+- **Smooth Animations:** Enjoy a smooth user experience with various animations powered by Framer Motion.
+- **Responsive Design:** The application is designed to work seamlessly on various screen sizes.
+
+## Tech Stack
+
+- **Frontend:**
+  - React
+  - Tailwind CSS
+  - Framer Motion
+  - Lucide React (for icons)
+
+- **Backend:**
+  -
+  -
+
+## Getting Started
+
+To get a local copy up and running, follow these steps:
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+Make sure you have the following installed on your machine:
+
+- Node.js
+- npm (Node Package Manager)
+
+### Installation
+
+1. Clone the repository:
+
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/The-Red-Wood-Lab/Time-capsule-website.git
+
+2. Navigate to the project directory:
+
+   ```bash
+    cd Time-capsule-website
+
+3. Install the dependencies:
+
+   ```bash
+   npm install
+
+4. Start the development server:
+
+   ```bash
+    npm start
+
+5. Open your browser and visit http://localhost:3000 to view the application.
+
+## Usage
+
+1. Enter your name, message, and select a reveal date.
+2. Click "Send to Future" to create your time capsule.
+3. The confirmation message will appear upon successful submission.
+4. Use the "Cancel" button to reset the form.
+
+## Contributing
+
+Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions for improvements or features, feel free to create an issue or submit a pull request.
+
+1. Fork the project.
+2. Create your feature branch:
+
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b feature/MyFeature
+
+3. Commit your changes:
+
+   ```bash
+   git commit -m 'Add some feature'
+
+4. Push to the branch:
+
+   ```bash
+   git push origin feature/MyFeature
+
+5. Open a pull request.
+
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
+
+## Acknowledgments
+
+- Framer Motion for the animation library.
+- Tailwind CSS for the utility-first CSS framework.
+- Lucide React for the icon library.

frontend/.gitignore

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+# See https://help.github.com/articles/ignoring-files/ for more about ignoring files.
+
+# dependencies
+/node_modules
+/.pnp
+.pnp.js
+
+# testing
+/coverage
+
+# production
+/build
+
+# misc
+.DS_Store
+.env.local
+.env.development.local
+.env.test.local
+.env.production.local
+
+npm-debug.log*
+yarn-debug.log*
+yarn-error.log*

frontend/README.md

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+# Getting Started with Create React App
+
+This project was bootstrapped with [Create React App](https://github.com/facebook/create-react-app).
+
+## Available Scripts
+
+In the project directory, you can run:
+
+### `npm start`
+
+Runs the app in the development mode.\
+Open [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) to view it in your browser.
+
+The page will reload when you make changes.\
+You may also see any lint errors in the console.
+
+### `npm test`
+
+Launches the test runner in the interactive watch mode.\
+See the section about [running tests](https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/running-tests) for more information.
+
+### `npm run build`
+
+Builds the app for production to the `build` folder.\
+It correctly bundles React in production mode and optimizes the build for the best performance.
+
+The build is minified and the filenames include the hashes.\
+Your app is ready to be deployed!
+
+See the section about [deployment](https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/deployment) for more information.
+
+### `npm run eject`
+
+**Note: this is a one-way operation. Once you `eject`, you can't go back!**
+
+If you aren't satisfied with the build tool and configuration choices, you can `eject` at any time. This command will remove the single build dependency from your project.
+
+Instead, it will copy all the configuration files and the transitive dependencies (webpack, Babel, ESLint, etc) right into your project so you have full control over them. All of the commands except `eject` will still work, but they will point to the copied scripts so you can tweak them. At this point you're on your own.
+
+You don't have to ever use `eject`. The curated feature set is suitable for small and middle deployments, and you shouldn't feel obligated to use this feature. However we understand that this tool wouldn't be useful if you couldn't customize it when you are ready for it.
+
+## Learn More
+
+You can learn more in the [Create React App documentation](https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/getting-started).
+
+To learn React, check out the [React documentation](https://reactjs.org/).
+
+### Code Splitting
+
+This section has moved here: [https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/code-splitting](https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/code-splitting)
+
+### Analyzing the Bundle Size
+
+This section has moved here: [https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/analyzing-the-bundle-size](https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/analyzing-the-bundle-size)
+
+### Making a Progressive Web App
+
+This section has moved here: [https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/making-a-progressive-web-app](https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/making-a-progressive-web-app)
+
+### Advanced Configuration
+
+This section has moved here: [https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/advanced-configuration](https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/advanced-configuration)
+
+### Deployment
+
+This section has moved here: [https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/deployment](https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/deployment)
+
+### `npm run build` fails to minify
+
+This section has moved here: [https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/troubleshooting#npm-run-build-fails-to-minify](https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/troubleshooting#npm-run-build-fails-to-minify)