README.md

Nova Music (Beta Version)

Nova Music is an ongoing project designed to create a music streaming website. This beta version is a work in progress, with active development currently underway. The website utilizes the Spotify API to provide music in a user-friendly card format.

Features

• Music Cards: Browse an extensive selection of music by clicking the search button, presented in an intuitive card format.
• Spotify Integration: Access a vast library of songs, albums, and playlists through the Spotify API.
• Basic Authentication : Users can sign up and log in to their accounts, allowing them to personalize their music experience.
• Live Feature (Upcoming) : An exciting new feature that will enable two users to synchronize their music playback in real-time using WebSockets.

How to Setup

To set up the project on your system, follow these steps:

1. Prerequisites:

   • Ensure you have MongoDB and Node.js installed on your system.

2. Clone the Repository: git clone https://github.com/Priyansurout/full_stack_web.git cd full_stack_web

3. Install Dependencies: npm install

4. Set up Environment Variables:

   • Create a .env file in the root directory of the project.
   • Add your Spotify API credentials: SPOTIFY_CLIENT_ID=your_client_id SPOTIFY_CLIENT_SECRET=your_client_secret

5. Start the Client:

• Navigate to the client directory and run: npm start

6. Return to the Root Directory: cd ..

7. Start the Server:

   • Navigate to the server directory and run: node index.js (or with nodemon installed): nodemon index.js

8. Congratulations!:

   • The project is now up and running. If you encounter any issues, please feel free to contact us at priyansurout192004@gmail.com.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! If you'd like to get involved, please follow our contribution guidelines.

Acknowledgements

• Special thanks to the Spotify API for providing access to an extensive music library.
• We appreciate the support of our contributors and the open-source community.