Recipe Sharing Platform

Welcome to the Recipe Sharing Platform! This project enables users to share, explore, and manage recipes effortlessly.

Features

• Secure user authentication and profile management.
• Create, update, and delete recipes.
• Search and filter recipes by ingredients, cuisine, or category.
• Interact with recipes through likes, comments, and saving favorites.
• Fully responsive design for both mobile and desktop.

Prerequisites

Ensure the following are installed before running the project:

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm or yarn
• MongoDB (for database)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/chamithsilva10/recipe-sharing-platform.git
   cd recipe-sharing-platform
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Start the development server:

   npm run dev
   

How to Run

1. Access the application in your browser:

   http://localhost:3000
   

Scripts

• npm run dev: Runs both backend and frontend in development mode.
• npm run build: Builds the frontend for production.

Folder Structure

Recipe-Sharing-Platform/
├── backend/        # Backend code (Node.js, Express)
├── frontend/       # Frontend code (React.js)
├── .env            # Environment variables
├── package.json    # Project dependencies
└── README.md       # Project documentation

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature-name
   

3. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m "Add feature-name"
   

4. Push to your branch:

   git push origin feature-name
   

5. Open a pull request.

Contact

For any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out:

• Email: chamithsilva10@gmail.com
• GitHub: https://github.com/chamithsilva10

Happy cooking and sharing! 🍳#