Welcome to AfriTech News, your dynamic platform for sharing and discovering the latest tech news! Built on the robust MERN stack, AfriTech News provides an engaging user experience with top-notch functionality. Check out the live demo here! 🚀

AfriTech News offers a wealth of features designed to enhance your social and information-sharing experience:

• 🔐 User Authentication: Secure login and registration using JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
• ⚡ Data Management: Efficient data fetching and caching powered by React Query.
• 📢 Social Interaction: Follow suggested users, create and delete posts, comment on posts, and like posts.
• 🛠️ Profile Customization: Edit your profile information, cover image, and profile picture.
• 🌈 Image Uploads: Seamlessly upload images using Cloudinary.
• 🔔 Notifications: Stay updated with real-time notifications.
• 🗑️ User-Friendly Operations: Easily delete your posts and comments if you are the owner.
• 🌐 Deployment Ready: Easily deployable with built-in deployment capabilities.

AfriTech News is crafted using the latest technologies:

• React.js: For building responsive user interfaces.
• MongoDB: NoSQL database for scalable data storage.
• Node.js: JavaScript runtime for server-side operations.
• Express: Web application framework for Node.js.

Get started with AfriTech News in just a few steps:

1. Clone the Repository: Clone the project repository to your local machine.
2. Install Dependencies: Navigate to the project directory and run:

   npm install

3. Configure Environment Variables: Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following variables:

   MONGO_URI=your_mongo_uri
   PORT=your_port_number
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   NODE_ENV=your_node_env
   CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME=your_cloudinary_cloud_name
   CLOUDINARY_API_KEY=your_cloudinary_api_key
   CLOUDINARY_API_SECRET=your_cloudinary_api_secret

4. Build the App: Compile the application by running:

   npm run build

5. Start the App: Launch the application by running:

   npm start

AfriTech News is your go-to platform for staying informed, connecting with others, and sharing your thoughts. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a developer, or just someone who loves to stay updated, AfriTech News has something for you.

Explore the live demo here and experience the app firsthand! 🌟

Happy coding and enjoy sharing with AfriTech News! 💬🌟