Instagram Clone

Build a clone of Instagram with core social media features including photo sharing, stories, user profiles, and real-time interactions. This is an excellent project for learning full-stack development and modern web technologies.

This comprehensive project will teach you everything from frontend user interfaces to backend APIs, database design, and real-time features.

User Stories:

• User can create an account and log in
• User can upload photos with captions
• User can view a feed of photos from users they follow
• User can like and comment on photos
• User can follow and unfollow other users
• User can view user profiles with their posted photos
• User can edit their own profile information

Bonus Features:

• User can upload and view Stories that disappear after 24 hours
• User can send direct messages to other users
• User can create and view Reels (short videos)
• User can use hashtags and search for content
• User can get real-time notifications
• User can save posts to collections
• User can share posts to their story
• User can go live and broadcast to followers
• User can create photo carousels (multiple photos in one post)
• User can add location tags to posts
• User can discover new users through suggestions
• Advanced photo editing and filters
• Two-factor authentication for security

What you'll learn:

• Full-stack web application architecture
• User authentication and authorization
• File upload and image processing
• Database design for social networks
• Real-time features with WebSockets
• API design and development
• Frontend state management
• Responsive design for mobile and desktop
• Cloud storage for media files
• Performance optimization for large applications
• Security best practices for social platforms
• Scalability considerations