Jojo-Threads

Threading all the way...

Threads is a lightweight, user-friendly messaging application designed for seamless communication. It enables users to create threads of conversations, making it easy to follow discussions on various topics. Whether you're collaborating with a community or chatting with friends, Threads offers a clean and intuitive interface to keep your conversations organized and accessible.

Features

Threaded Conversations: Organize messages into threads for easy tracking and navigation.
Real-time Messaging: Enjoy instant communication with real-time message updates.
User Profiles: Customize your profile with personal information and profile picture.
Notifications: Stay updated with push notifications for new messages replies.
Search Functionality: Quickly find other users by their name or username.
Collaboration: Create or join communities to chat with like minded people.

Project Structure

This repository contains the code for the Jojo-Threads project.

my-app: Contains the project folders and files.

Prerequisites

Node.js
Next.js
Clerk
Uploadthing
MongoDB
Visual Studio Code or any preferred code editor

Getting Started

Backend Setup

Clone the repository:

Open an empty folder where you want to clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/Cyber-Infernox/Jojo-Threads.git
cd Jojo-Threads
cd my-app

Install dependencies:
```
npm install
```

Set up environment variables:

Create a .env.local file inside the "my-app" folder with the specific keys:

NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_SIGN_IN_URL=/sign-in
NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_SIGN_UP_URL=/sign-up
NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_AFTER_SIGN_IN_URL=/onboarding
NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_AFTER_SIGN_UP_URL=/
MONGODB_URL=your_mongodb_connection_string_here
UPLOADTHING_SECRET=your_uploadthing_secret_here
UPLOADTHING_APP_ID=your_uploadthing_app_id_here
NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=your_next_public_clerk_publishable_key_here
CLERK_SECRET_KEY=your_clerk_secret_key_here
NEXT_CLERK_WEBHOOK_SECRET=your_next_clerk_webhook_secret_here

Start the app:
```
npm run dev
```

Key Points

Environment Variables:

Ensure you have set up the necessary environment variables in the .env.local file before starting the app.

External Services:

Visit Clerk and UploadThing to obtain the required keys for authentication and image uploading.

MongoDB:

Make sure to replace your_mongodb_connection_string_here with your actual MongoDB connection string from MongoDB Atlas.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Cyber-Infernox / Jojo-Threads