StackOverflow Clone - Next.js

This repository is a clone of StackOverflow built using Next.js.

Description

This project aims to replicate the core functionalities of the popular Q&A platform, StackOverflow. It allows users to post questions, provide answers, vote on posts, and more.

Features

• User Authentication
• Ask Questions
• Provide Answers
• Vote on Questions and Answers
• Real-time updates

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/TheCoderAdi/stackoverflow-nextjs.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd stackoverflow-nextjs

3. Install the dependencies:

   npm install

4. Create a .env.local file and add your environment variables:

   touch .env.local

   NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=
   CLERK_SECRET_KEY=
   NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_SIGN_IN_URL=/sign-in
   NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_AFTER_SIGN_IN_URL=/
   NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_SIGN_UP_URL=/sign-up
   NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_AFTER_SIGN_UP__URL=/
   NEXT_PUBLIC_TINY_EDITOR_API_KEY=
   NEXT_CLERK_WEBHOOK_SECRET=
   MONGO_URI=

5. Start the development server:

    npm run dev

Usage

1. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.
2. Register for a new account or log in with your existing credentials.
3. Start asking questions, providing answers, and voting on posts!

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps to contribute:

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

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Make your changes and commit them:

   git commit -m "Add some feature"

4. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

5. Create a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Acknowledgments

• Next.js
• Vercel
• StackOverflow