🤖 Thoughts

csis-thoughts is a wisdom-sharing platform designed specifically for the graduating batch of seniors and alumni of Department of Computer Science & Information Systems - BITS Pilani, Goa. It offers a unique space for individuals to share their final messages, reflections, and thoughts about their college journey, fostering a community of support and insight.

⚙️ Tech Stack

• Next.js: For building a server-side rendered React application.
• MongoDB: A NoSQL database for storing user messages and profiles.
• NextAuth: For secure Google authentication.
• TailwindCSS: For styling with modern design principles.

🔋 Features

• 💌 Read and Share Messages: Enables seniors to share their college experiences.
• ✍️ Edit and Delete Posts: Offers flexibility to manage posts.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Profile Pages: Showcases individual messages through dedicated profile pages.
• 🔍 Explore Profiles: Discover and connect by viewing the posts of others.
• 🕵️ Anonymous Posting: Protects user identity while allowing post management.
• 📋 Copy to Clipboard: Simplifies sharing with easy copy functionality.
• 🔒 Secure Authentication: Utilises NextAuth with a whitelist for reliable Google login.

🤸 Quick Start

Get up and running with csis-thoughts in just a few steps!

Prerequisites

Ensure you have these installed:

• Git
• Node.js
• npm (Node Package Manager)

Cloning the Repository

git clone https://github.com/ay-bh/csis-thoughts.git
cd csis-thoughts

Installation

Install the necessary dependencies:

npm install

Set Up Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the project root with the following:

NEXTAUTH_URL=http://localhost:3000
NEXTAUTH_URL_INTERNAL=http://localhost:3000
NEXTAUTH_SECRET=your_secret
GOOGLE_ID=your_google_id
GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET=your_client_secret
MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_uri

Replace placeholders with your actual credentials, obtainable from Google Cloud Console, your Auth provider, and MongoDB.

Running the Project

npm run dev

Visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser to explore csis-thoughts.