Welcome to the MERN Stack Overflow Clone repository! This project aims to replicate the core features of the popular Q&A platform, Stack Overflow, using the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) stack.

To get started with this project, follow the steps below:

1. Clone the repository to your local machine using the following command:

   git clone <repository-url>
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd mern-stackoverflow-clone
   

3. Install the dependencies for both the server and client:

   npm run install:all
   

4. Set up the environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the root directory.
   • Provide the necessary environment variables based on the provided .env.example file.

5. Start the development server:

   npm run dev
   

6. Access the application in your browser at http://localhost:3000.

The project structure is organized as follows:

• client: Contains the frontend code built with React.js.
• server: Contains the backend code built with Express.js and Node.js.
• docs: Contains additional project documentation.

We welcome contributions to this project! If you'd like to contribute, please follow the guidelines outlined in the CONTRIBUTING.md file.

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Special thanks to the creators and maintainers of the original Stack Overflow platform for their inspiration.

Feel free to explore, learn, and contribute to building a powerful Stack Overflow clone using the MERN stack!