PodKast: Your Podcast Social Media Platform

PodKast is a sophisticated social media platform designed exclusively for podcast enthusiasts. It offers a seamless user experience for discovering, sharing, and engaging with your favorite podcasts and connecting with fellow enthusiasts.

Features

• Discover Podcasts: Explore a vast library of podcasts across various genres and topics.
• Personalized Feed: Receive personalized recommendations based on your listening history and preferences.
• Engagement: Like, comment, and share episodes with your friends and followers.
• Community Interaction: Participate in discussions, join clubs, and follow your favorite podcast hosts.
• Secure Authentication: Utilizes JWT-based authentication for secure login and user sessions.
• Responsive Design: Enjoy a consistent experience across devices with a responsive and intuitive design.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: Developed using React.js for a dynamic and interactive user interface.
• Backend: Powered by Node.js and Express.js for efficient server-side logic and API development.
• Database: MongoDB provides a scalable and flexible database solution for storing user data and podcast information.
• Authentication: JWT tokens ensure secure authentication and authorization for user sessions.
• Cloud Integration: Utilizes Firebase Storage for secure cloud storage of podcast audio files.
• Deployment: Deployed on Render for backend services and Netlify Hosting for frontend deployment.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/S51_Prasanth_Capstone_PodKast.git

2. Install dependencies:

   cd S51_Prasanth_Capstone_PodKast
   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

   Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following:

   PORT=3000
   MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   FIREBASE_API_KEY=your_firebase_api_key
   
   and more...
   

4. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

5. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access PodKast.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! If you'd like to contribute to PodKast, please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your changes. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss the proposed changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Contact

For any inquiries or feedback, please contact us at jprasanth2006@gmail.com.