Unleash the Power of MERN and GraphQL with Our New Social Media App 🚀
Tags: graphql, javascript, opensource, webdev
Published: 2023-10-22 11:40:03

Are you ready to explore the exciting world of modern web development? Say hello to our latest project, the MERN Social Media App with GraphQL. This interactive and user-friendly social media application is built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js) and GraphQL. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this project offers a valuable learning experience.

## Installation in Minutes 🕒
Getting started is a breeze. Follow these simple steps:

1. **Clone the Repository:** Start by cloning our GitHub repository [here](https://github.com/HasnainAsif/mern-graphql-social-app#installation).
2. **Navigate to Project Directory:** Use your terminal to change the directory to the project folder. 
3. **Install Dependencies:** Run npm run ipkgs to install project dependencies for the client, server, and root.
4. **Seed the Admin User:** Create the admin user with npm run seed-admin.
5. **Start the Application:** Launch the server and client concurrently with npm start. Your application will be available at http://localhost:3000.

## Prerequisites for a Smooth Experience ✅
Before you dive into the world of MERN and GraphQL, ensure that you meet these requirements:

- **Node.js:** Make sure you have Node.js installed on your system.
- **Git:** Git should be available for version control.
- **MongoDB:** A running MongoDB instance is necessary.
- **Code Editor:** We recommend using VSCode or a code editor of your choice for a seamless development experience.

## Features That Set Us Apart 🌟
Our Social Media App is packed with robust features that cater to both users and administrators:

- User registration and login
- Post-creation and deletion
- Like and unlike posts
- Comment creation, deletion, and editing
- Admin controls for comment management

Whether you're interested in offset-based pagination in posts, cursor-based pagination in comments, or optimistic responses for liking and unliking posts, we've got you covered. You'll also appreciate our advanced caching system that enhances the user experience.

## Usage Made Easy 🙌
To get started, follow these simple steps:

1. **Register or Log In:** Create your account or log in to an existing one.
2. **Start Interacting:** Make the most of our features by creating posts, liking/unliking content, and adding comments. 
3. **Admin Superpowers:** Log in as the admin (username: admin, password: 123456) to control comment creation.

## Harness the Power of Apollo Client and Server 🚀
Our project takes advantage of Apollo Client and Server for a seamless experience:

- **Caching:** Benefit from caching for posts, likes, and comments.
- **Advanced useQuery Options:** Enjoy features like fetchMore, refetch, notifyOnNetworkStatusChange, and more.
- **Update Cache Functions:** Our use of readQuery, writeQuery, readFragment, and writeFragment ensures data stays up-to-date.
- **Role-Based Access:** User and admin roles are distinguished for a secure experience.
- **Custom Middleware:** Our middleware verifies post and comment ownership, authentication, and admin privileges.

## Contribute and Expand Your Horizons 🌐
We welcome contributions from developers of all levels. Whether you want to enhance an existing feature, fix a bug, or suggest a new one, we're open to collaboration. Our GitHub repository is your gateway to growth. [Explore it here](https://github.com/HasnainAsif/mern-graphql-social-app#installation).

Are you ready to embark on a coding adventure? Star or fork our repository today, and let's make this project even better together!

Stay tuned for more updates, and let's keep the coding community thriving. Happy coding, everyone! 🚀