CodeGalaxy

CodeGalaxy is a web application for sharing and discovering code snippets across various programming languages. It allows users to create, view, comment on, and vote for code snippets. The platform features syntax highlighting, user authentication, and a neon-themed user interface.

Features

• User Authentication: Register and log in to create and manage your own snippets.
• Create Snippets: Add new code snippets with titles, descriptions, and language selection.
• Syntax Highlighting: Preview code snippets with language-specific syntax highlighting.
• Comment System: Engage with other users by commenting on their snippets.
• Voting System: Upvote or downvote snippets to promote valuable content.
• Search and Filter: Search for snippets by title, description, or language.
• Categories: Browse snippets organized by programming language categories.
• Community Snippets: Explore snippets shared by other users.
• User Profiles: View all snippets created by a specific user.
• Responsive Design: Fully responsive UI with a modern neon theme.

Technologies Used

Frontend

• React
• Redux Toolkit
• React Router DOM
• Axios
• React Syntax Highlighter
• Bootstrap
• React Icons

Backend

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB with Mongoose
• JWT for authentication
• Bcrypt.js for password hashing

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm installed
• MongoDB database (local or hosted)
• Git (optional)

Steps

1. Clone the repository

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

2. Backend Setup

   cd CodeGalaxy/backend
   npm install

3. Environment Variables

   Create a .env file in the backend directory and add the following:

   PORT=5000
   MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret_key

4. Default Snippets

   npm run seed

5. Frontend Setup

   cd ../frontend
   npm install

6. Environment Variables

   Create a .env file in the frontend directory and add:

   REACT_APP_API_URL=http://localhost:5000/api

7. Start the Frontend and Backend

   cd ..
   npm run dev

8. Access the Application

   Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch: git checkout -b feature/YourFeature
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add some feature'
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature/YourFeature
5. Open a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE.

Contact

• G Shreekar: GitHub
• Shreyas Bairy K S: GitHub
• H Sampreeth Bhat: GitHub

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