csgaikwad/secrets-web

Secrets Web Application

🔒 Welcome to Secrets Web App, where anonymity meets connection! Discover a sanctuary for sharing anonymous secrets, powered by Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and EJS. Join a community built on trust and confidentiality, exploring the power of shared thoughts in a seamless and secure environment. Dive in now! 🌟

Key Features

1. User Registration:

   • Sign up with a valid email and password to create your account.

2. User Login:

   • Existing users can log in securely with their credentials.

3. Submit Your Secrets:

   • Share your thoughts anonymously by submitting secrets.

4. View Your Secrets:

   • After logging in, effortlessly access your latest secret along with its creation date.

5. Dark Mode:

   • Enhance your experience with a sleek and user-friendly dark mode.

6. CSS Styling:

   • Elevate the visual appeal with carefully crafted CSS styles for the frontend.

7. EJS Partials:

   • Optimize code organization and reusability using EJS partials in the views.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• MongoDB Atlas account (for the remote database)
• npm (Node Package Manager)

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Installation Steps

• Clone the repository:

  git clone <https://github.com/csgaikwad/Secrets-Web.git>
  cd Secrets-web

• Install dependencies

  npm install

• Set up MongoDB:

  • Create a MongoDB Atlas account.
  • Replace the connection string in app.js with your MongoDB Atlas connection string.

• Run the application

  node app.js
  or
  nodemon app.js

The application will be accessible at http://localhost:3000.

Usage

1. Open your browser and go to http://localhost:3000.
2. Register a new account or login if you already have one.
3. Submit your secrets.
4. View your latest secret on the home page.

File Structure

• public: Contains static files (CSS styles).
• views: Contains EJS templates and partials.
• app.js: Main application file.

Dependencies

• Express
• Mongoose
• Body-parser
• EJS The application will be accessible at http://localhost:3000.

Additional Notes

• Make sure to keep sensitive information like database credentials secure.
• Customize the application further based on your requirements.

Contributing

Feel free to contribute to the project by opening issues or submitting pull requests. 🚀