README.md

WildShare

WildShare is a simple file-sharing application built with React and Node.js. Users can upload images, and the application provides a shareable link for each uploaded file.

Features

• File Upload: Easily upload image files through an intuitive interface.
• Copy Link: Copy the generated link to share with others.
• Progress Bar: Track the progress of file uploads.
• Responsive Design: Works seamlessly on various devices.

Technologies Used

• Frontend:

  • React
  • Material-UI

• Backend:

  • Node.js
  • Express
  • MongoDB
  • Multer (file upload)

Getting Started

Configuration

1. Create a .env file in the backend directory to configure your MongoDB connection and other environment variables:

   MONGO_URI = <your-mongodb-uri>
   
   APP_BASE_URL = <your-frontend-url>

2. Update the frontend API endpoint in frontend/src/Constants.js:

   class Constants {
     static API_URL = "<your-api-url>";
   }

   Make sure to import the Constants class and use ${Constants.API_URL} in place of the API URL.

Running the Application

1. Start the backend server:

   cd backend
   npm index.js

2. Start the frontend application:

   cd frontend
   npm start

3. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to use WildShare.