Line of Thought: A Minimalist Social Media App

About

Line of Thought is a minimalist social media app where every post is a single, impactful line. Users can share their thoughts, experiences, or goals but must keep each post to a short line of text—no more than 100 characters. Whether it's a fleeting idea or a profound statement, Line of Thought allows users to connect, inspire, and engage through the art of simplicity. Get creative, and say more with less.

Key Features

• Single-line writing: Share concise and impactful thoughts.
• Community engagement: Interact with other users through likes and comments.
• Profile pages: Showcase your writing and follow other users.

Future Features

• Post highlights: Discover popular and inspiring content.
• Private/public mode: Control the visibility of your posts.
• Streak system: Track your daily writing consistency.
• Customizable reminders: Stay motivated with personalized notifications.
• Dynamic emojis: Add personality to your posts.

Technologies and Tools Used

• Ruby on Rails
• PostgreSQL
• Devise
• Letter Opener
• RSpec
• Capybara
• Guard
• Faker
• Factory Bot

Getting Started

Setup Instructions

To include instructions in your GitHub README for setting up the project on someone else's machine, you’ll want to provide clear, step-by-step guidance. Here's how you can structure the setup instructions, including how to handle database seeding:

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Setup Instructions

To get this project running on your local machine, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Ruby (version 3.x)
• Rails (version 7.x)
• Node.js
• Yarn
• PostgreSQL (or your preferred database)
• Redis (if used)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/carisaelam/line-of-thought.git

2. Navigate into the project directory:

   cd line-of-thought

3. Install Ruby dependencies:

   bundle install

4. Install JavaScript dependencies:

   yarn install

5. Set up the database:

   rails db:setup

   If you encounter errors related to existing records, you can reset the database:

   rails db:drop db:create db:migrate db:seed

   Note: If the seed file causes issues due to existing records, the db:drop command will delete all existing data. Adjust the seed file to handle duplicates if necessary.

6. Precompile assets:

   rails assets:precompile

7. Run the development server:

   rails server

8. Open your browser: Navigate to http://localhost:3000 to view the application.

Contributing Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit pull requests or issues.