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🌐 Concretion

A full-stack social networking platform that allows users to connect, share their work, and expand their network. Built with Next.js, Node.js, and MongoDB, Concretion provides a secure and engaging way for people to collaborate and form meaningful connections.

🔗 Live Demo: Concretion

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🚀 Features

• 🔒 Secure Authentication – Token-based authentication ensures user data safety.
• 👥 Friend Requests – Send, accept, and manage friend requests seamlessly.
• 📱 Responsive UI – Optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.
• 📝 Post & Share – Create posts, share your projects, and showcase your work.
• ❤️ Engagement – Like and comment on posts to interact with others.
• ⚡ Real-Time Updates – Stay connected with instant UI updates.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js, React.js, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
• Hosting: Vercel (Frontend), Backend - Render

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📸 Screenshots

🔐 Landing Page

🏠 Dashboard

👥 Discover

📝 Progile

📝 View in Mobile Phone

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⚙️ Installation & Setup

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/tsujit74/concretionProject
   cd concretionProject

2. Install dependencies

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables Create a .env file in the root directory:

   MONGO_URI=your-mongodb-connection-string
   JWT_SECRET=your-secret-key
   NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=http://localhost:5000

4. Run the development server

   npm run dev

5. Start backend server (if in a separate repo)

   npm start

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🌟 Future Enhancements

• Real-time chat between users
• Notifications for likes, comments, and friend requests
• Profile customization (bio, profile picture, skills)
• File uploads & media sharing

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and create a pull request.

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🔥 Built with passion by Sujit Thakur

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