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Learning and Understanding Minglr Social Network Site

Welcome to the learning and understanding guide for the Minglr Social Network Site repository. This guide is designed to help you get acquainted with the project's codebase, architecture, and best practices. Whether you're a new contributor or just interested in exploring the inner workings of Minglr, this guide will provide you with a solid starting point.

Table of Contents

Project Structure

Minglr's codebase is organized in a structured manner to make it easier to navigate and understand. Here are the key directories and their purposes:

  • /: This directory contains the source code for the Minglr application. You'll find the PHP files that power the backend of the social networking site.

  • /back: This directory contains the code for connection, env, logout, and search files.

  • /db: Here, you'll find the SQL file (database.sql) for setting up the database schema used by Minglr and the connection and validation file.

  • /error: In this directory, you will find HTML files for error

  • /style: The public directory stores assets like CSS, and JavaScript.

  • /uploads: Here, you will find all the images uploaded by the users on the platform.

Technologies Used

Minglr relies on several technologies to deliver its functionality. Understanding these technologies can help you navigate the codebase more effectively:

  • PHP: The primary backend language used for server-side logic.

  • HTML5 and CSS: Responsible for structuring and styling the front end.

  • JavaScript: Enhances user interaction and provides dynamic features.

  • MySQL: The database management system used to store and retrieve data.

How Minglr Works

Minglr provides several key features, including user registration, profile management, news feeds, post creation, private messaging, and more. To better understand how these features are implemented, consider exploring the following components:

  • User Authentication: Check the code for user registration and login in the /db/validation.php directory.

  • Profile Management: Investigate the logic related to user profiles in the /accpunt.php file.

  • News Feed: Examine how news feeds are generated and displayed in the /feed.php file.

  • Post Creation: Learn how users can create and interact with posts by reviewing the code in the /post.php file.

  • Private Messaging: Discover the logic behind private messaging in the /pvtmsg.php file.

Contributing Guidelines

Before contributing to Minglr, make sure to read and follow our Contributing Guidelines. These guidelines will help you understand how to report issues, suggest enhancements, and submit pull requests effectively.

Getting Started

To get started with Minglr, follow these steps:

  1. Clone the Minglr repository to your local machine.

  2. Set up a local development environment (e.g., XAMPP) and configure it to run the project.

  3. Review the project structure and explore the codebase to get a better understanding of how Minglr works.

  4. Experiment with making changes or improvements within your forked repository.

  5. Follow the Contributing Guidelines to submit your contributions.

Additional Resources

  • If you encounter any issues or have questions, please refer to the project's GitHub Issues section for assistance.

  • Check the LICENSE file for information on Minglr's licensing.

By following this guide, you'll gain a better understanding of Minglr's codebase and be better equipped to contribute to the project or utilize it for your own purposes. Good luck and happy coding!