Project Title: file-share

Description

Born out of the frustration of trying to seamlessly transfer files between my Android device and Mac. This project is a full-stack file-sharing application that leverages Cloudinary’s storage solutions alongside the multer node package for efficient file uploading and sharing. The application is designed using Next.js and TypeScript, with a user-friendly interface crafted using Mantine UI. The backend is powered by Express and MongoDB, ensuring robust and scalable performance.

Features

• File upload and sharing capabilities.
• Integration with Cloudinary for storage.
• Robust backend with Express and MongoDB.
• Elegant and responsive UI with Mantine UI.
• TypeScript for improved code reliability.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• MongoDB
• Cloudinary account

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone [repository URL]
   cd [repository folder]

2. Install Dependencies

   Navigate to both the client and server directories and install dependencies.

   # Install dependencies for server
   cd server
   npm install
   
   # Install dependencies for client
   cd client
   npm install

3. Set up Environment Variables

   Create .env files in both client and server directories with the necessary environment variables. For example, in the server directory:

   MONGODB_URI=[Your MongoDB URI]
   CLOUDINARY_URL=[Your Cloudinary URL]
   

Running the Application

1. Start the Server

   In the server directory, run:

   npm start

2. Start the Client

   In a new terminal, navigate to the client directory and run:

   npm run dev

   The application should now be running on localhost:3000.