inmanjlai / instagramclone

py project

Kilogram

A pixel-perfect clone of Instagram.com
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Brief Overview

Kilogram is a full-stack web application built through the collaborative efforts of four software engineers. It is a pixel-perfect clone of the infamous social media platform Instagram. The app allows users to upload media that can be organized by hashtags. User's posts can be shared publicly or with pre-approved followers. Users can also browse other users' content by tags. Lastly, users can like photos and follow other users to add their content to a personal feed.

Technologies Used

Overall Structure

Backend

The backend was created using Flask and SQLAlchemy with a postgreSQL database. The API uses RESTFUL API conventions for intuitive queries.

Frontend

The frontend of this application utilizes React and Redux to ensure a smooth user experience with dynamically rendered components.

Built With

• React
• Redux
• Flask
• SQLAlchemy
• PostgreSQL
• AWS - Amazon Web Services

Contact

Pawan Chahal - LinkedIn

Ismail Manjlai - LinkedIn

Basel Hassan - LinkedIn

Michael Eng - LinkedIn

Project Repo Link: https://github.com/ocahsa/instagramClone

Project Link: https://inmanjlai-kilogram.herokuapp.com/