InsightSync - Exploring Ideas, Expanding Horizons

InsightSync is a platform designed to bring ideas to life through meaningful discussions. It connects curious minds, allowing users to share perspectives, explore diverse topics, and gain valuable insights. Whether you want to contribute your thoughts or learn from others, InsightSync makes knowledge-sharing effortless and engaging.

🌟 Open Source Recognition

InsightSync has been a part of various open-source programs, providing contributors a platform to collaborate, learn, and build impactful solutions together.

🚀 Programs We Participated In

Program	Description	Logo
SWoC Season 5	InsightSync was part of SWoC Season 5, providing a space for contributors to collaborate, learn, and grow while building meaningful solutions together.
Aperture 2.0	InsightSync is currently part of Aperture 2.0, bringing developers together to build, innovate, and make an impact in the open-source community.

🚀 Want to Contribute?

We welcome contributions! If you're interested in contributing, please check out the Contributors.md file for guidelines on how to get started.

Happy coding! 💻✨

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✨ Features

• Curated Content: Access a wide range of articles and resources on diverse topics.
• User-Friendly Interface: Easy navigation and an engaging design enhance the user experience.
• Community Discussions: Connect with other users, share insights, and participate in discussions.
• Free Access: All features and content are available for free, promoting inclusive learning.

🛠 Getting Started

To get started with InsightSync:

1. Clone the Repository:
   Clone the project to your local machine using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/insightsync.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   cd insightsync

3. Create a New Branch: Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix. Use a descriptive name:

   git checkout -b feature/YourFeatureName

4. Perform Your Tasks: Make the necessary changes and implement your feature or fix.

5. Commit Your Changes: Add and commit your changes with a meaningful message:

   git add .
   git commit -m "Add a brief description of your changes"

6. Push Your Changes: Push your branch to the remote repository:

   git push origin feature/YourFeatureName

7. Create a Pull Request: Once your changes are pushed, submit a pull request for review.

⚙️ Setting Up the Backend

1. Create a .env File

To store your environment variables securely, navigate to the server folder and create a .env file. This file will store your MongoDB connection string.

Format of .env File:

MONGO_URI="your_mongodb_connection_url"

Make sure to replace your_mongodb_connection_url with your actual MongoDB URL. Keep this file private and do not share it publicly.

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2. Navigate to the server Folder

Before running the server, ensure that you are inside the server directory. You can check your current directory using:

pwd  # For macOS/Linux
cd  # For Windows (shows current directory)

If you are not in the server folder, navigate to it using:

cd server

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3. Start the Server

Once inside the server folder, you can start the server using nodemon. Run the following command:

nodemon api/index.js

This will start your backend server, ensuring that any code changes will automatically restart the server.

If nodemon is not installed, you can install it globally using:

npm install -g nodemon

Now if you want to deploy the backend check Deployment.md

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🎉 Meet the Contributors

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🔥 We're always open to more contributions! Join us and be a part of our journey. 🚀