shyali / file-sharing

MERN File Sharing Project

Table of Contents

• Project Overview
• Features
• Technologies Used
• Getting Started
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
• Configuration
• Usage
• API Endpoints
• Contributing
• License

Project Overview

This is a MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) file-sharing project designed to simplify the process of sharing files securely with others. The application allows users to upload, organize, and share files and folders, making it a versatile tool for collaborative work.

Features

• Secure file upload and storage
• Folder organization and management
• File and folder sharing with specific users or group
• Responsive user interface for seamless access from any device

Technologies Used

• MongoDB: The database for storing file metadata and user information.
• Express.js: The Node.js framework used for building the server.
• React.js: The front-end library for creating the user interface.
• Node.js: The runtime environment for running server-side code.
• Other Dependencies: List any additional libraries, packages, or tools used in the project.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

• Node.js installed (version X.X.X)
• MongoDB installed and running locally or configured connection URL
• Git (optional, but recommended for cloning the repository)

Installation

To set up this project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/SHYALI/your-project.git

2. chage the directory

   cd mern-file-sharing

3. install the dependensies

   npm install

4 run in the developer mode

npm run dev

Contributing

If you would like to contribute to this project, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make your changes and commit them with clear, concise messages.
4. Create a pull request describing your changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use, modify, and distribute it as needed, but please provide appropriate attribution.