Overview

This product analysis is for a DEV.to clone called “Netlify Statusforthebadge forthebadge.” It is created using MongoDB, Express, React, Node, and Socket.io. The clone offers features such as user authentication, post management, real-time notifications, tagging, commenting, profile management, and more.

Features

• Login / Signup: Users can create accounts and log in.
• Google / Facebook / Twitter / GitHub OAuth: Support for various social login options.
• Create / Remove / Update / Delete Post: Users can manage their posts.
• Like / Unicorn / Bookmark Post: Users can interact with posts in multiple ways.
• Reading List: Ability to save posts to a reading list.
• Create / Add Tags to Post: Posts can be categorized with tags.
• Follow Tags: Users can follow specific tags to customize their feed.
• Real-time Notifications: Instant updates on activities like comments and likes.
• Skeleton Loading: Provides a skeleton UI for better loading experience.

Installation

1. Clone the repo using https://github.com/eknoorpreet/dev.to-clone.
2. Install npm dependencies in both client and server subdirectories using npm install.
3. Set up a local or online MongoDB database via MongoDB Atlas.
4. Create a Cloudinary account for image hosting.
5. Create a new project on Google Cloud Platform.
6. Create a .env file in both client and server subdirectories.
7. Set up necessary environment variables in the .env files.
   • In client/.env:
     • Add client-specific variables.
   • In server/.env:
     • Add server-specific variables.
8. Finally, run npm start in both client and server subdirectories.

Summary

The “Netlify Statusforthebadge forthebadge” DEV.to clone offers a comprehensive set of features for users to create, interact with, and manage posts. With support for real-time notifications, tagging, social logins, and profile customization, this clone provides a robust platform for content sharing and engagement. Setting up the clone locally involves cloning the repository, installing dependencies, configuring databases and services, and running the application in development mode.