SimplePaste

SimplePaste is a lightweight paste service for developers. It allows users to quickly and easily share code snippets, logs, configs, or any text via a simple web interface. Built with Java for backend robustness and JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for a responsive frontend, SimplePaste delivers a fast and user-friendly experience.

Features

• Instant Paste Creation: Share code or text in seconds.
• Syntax Highlighting: Readable code with automatic syntax detection (if supported).
• User-Friendly Interface: Clean, minimal design for distraction-free sharing.
• Secure & Private: Pasted content can be set to expire or remain private.
• Mobile Responsive: Works seamlessly on desktop and mobile devices.

Tech Stack

• Backend: Java (Spring Boot or similar)
• Frontend: JavaScript, HTML, CSS

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java 11+ installed
• Node.js and npm (for frontend development)

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/eripe14/SimplePaste.git
cd SimplePaste

Build and Run (Backend)

# If using Maven
mvn clean install
mvn spring-boot:run

Build and Run (Frontend)

Navigate to the frontend directory (if applicable):

cd frontend
npm install
npm start

Access the Application

Open your browser and go to:
http://localhost:8080

Usage

1. Paste your code or text in the provided textarea.
2. (Optional) Set expiration or privacy options.
3. Click "Create Paste".
4. Share the generated link!

Contributing

Pull requests are welcome! For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

1. Fork the repo
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/my-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -am 'Add new feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/my-feature)
5. Open a pull request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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SimplePaste – a pastebin for developers, by developers.