LinkedIn Clone

A full-stack LinkedIn clone web application that mimics the core features of LinkedIn, such as user authentication, profile creation, posting updates, connecting with others, and more.

Features

• User Authentication

  • Register and login functionality with secure password hashing.
  • Authentication via JWT (JSON Web Tokens).

• Profile Management

  • View and edit personal profiles.
  • Add profile details like about, experience, education, and skills.

• Posts and Feed

  • Create, edit, and delete posts.
  • View posts from connections.

• Connections

  • Send, accept and reject connection requests.
  • View and manage your network.

• Notifications

  • Receive notifications for likes and comments on posts.
  • Notifications for connection requests.
  • Ability to delete and mark notifications as read.

• Responsive Design

  • Optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.

Tech Stack

Frontend

• React.js
• Tanstack react query (for state management)
• Tailwind CSS
• DaisyUI
• Lucide React (for icons)
• Axios (for API calls)

Backend

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB (database)

Tools & Libraries

• Vite (build tool)
• JSON Web Token (JWT) for authentication
• Cloudinary (file uploads for profile pictures)

Future Enhancements

• Advanced Search: Implement advanced search functionality to filter users and posts.
• Video Posts: Enable users to upload and share videos as part of their posts.
• Dark Mode: Add a toggle for dark mode to enhance user experience.
• Sub-comments and Likes on Comments: Allow users to add sub-comments and like individual comments.
• Multiple Reactions: Implement various post reactions (e.g., love, celebrate, insightful) instead of just likes.