YouTube Clone with Next.js

This repository contains a YouTube clone built with Next.js. The project is designed for learning and exploring Next.js while leveraging your existing React skills. You'll discover how server-side rendering, API routes, and dynamic routing can power your application to create a fast and SEO-friendly user experience.

Overview

This project replicates core functionalities of YouTube, such as video listing, player interfaces, and search functionalities. While the UI is inspired by YouTube's design, you’re encouraged to experiment and customize components as you learn more about Next.js. As you dive into the code, you’ll encounter:

• Server-Side Rendering (SSR): Enhance SEO and performance by pre-rendering pages.
• API Routes: Build your own backend endpoints within Next.js.
• Dynamic Routing: Create dynamic pages that render content based on URL parameters.
• Static Generation: Use static props and paths to pre-generate pages during build time.

This project is a perfect starting point if you already know React and want to get hands-on experience with Next.js' unique features.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js: Download from the official website.
• Pnpm: Install globally using:

  npm install -g pnpm
  

Getting Started

Follow these steps to get your development environment up and running:

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/suman7802/YouTube
   

2. Navigate to the Project Directory

   cd YouTube
   

3. Install Dependencies

   pnpm install
   

4. Start the Development Server

   pnpm dev
   

5. View the Application

   Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to see your YouTube clone in action.

Project Structure

• pages/: Contains Next.js pages and routes.
• components/: Reusable React components used throughout the project.
• styles/: CSS/SCSS files for styling components.
• public/: Static assets like images and icons.
• api/: API routes for handling backend logic.

Learning Focus

This project is not just a clone—it's an interactive learning tool designed to deepen your understanding of Next.js. While working on it, consider exploring:

• How Next.js handles routing and navigation compared to React Router.
• The benefits of server-side rendering vs. client-side rendering.
• Implementing API endpoints within the Next.js framework.
• Using environment variables and Next.js configuration for a scalable project structure.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to enhance the project further or add new features, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Clone your forked repository:

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

3. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature/new-feature
   

4. Make your changes and commit them:

   git commit -m "Add new feature"
   

5. Push your changes:

   git push origin feature/new-feature
   

6. Open a Pull Request on GitHub.

Contact

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: suman sharma
• LinkedIn: suman sharma

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to Code With Antonio for the inspiration and guidance. Your tutorials have been an invaluable resource during this learning journey.