Sociopedia is a social media platform developed as a UI/UX project using the MERN stack, focusing heavily on React for front-end development. The application mirrors the essential features of popular social networks like Facebook, providing users with the ability to post updates, share images, and connect with friends.
Key features:
User Authentication: Users can sign up and log in using a streamlined interface. Authentication is managed securely to protect user data and sessions.
Personal Profiles: Each user has a personal profile where they can add information about themselves, such as location and occupation, and link their other social media profiles.
Social Interaction: Users can post text, images, and videos, react to posts, and comment on them, facilitating a dynamic user interaction similar to Facebook.
Responsive Design: The UI/UX design is highly responsive, ensuring a seamless experience across various devices and screen sizes. The interface is clean and intuitive, making navigation easy for new users.
Advanced Search: The platform includes an advanced search functionality that allows users to quickly find other users, posts, and multimedia content.
Development approach:
The backend is built with Node.js and Express.js, handling API requests and serving the application’s data needs with MongoDB as the database.
The front-end is developed with React, utilizing state management techniques to ensure a responsive and interactive user experience.
CSS and minimalistic design principles are employed to create an aesthetically pleasing and functional interface.
