Twitter Clone Project Plan
Days 1-3
Project setup and backend preparation
Setup your project directory and version control
Initialize your Node.js backend with necessary dependencies
Create the basic folder structure for your code
Days 4-6
Backend User Authentication
Implement user registration and login functionality
store User credentials securely, in the database
Implement password hashing and encryption for user data
Days 7-9
Backend Tweet Management
Develop API endpoints for creating reading, updating and deletings tweets
Set Up routes and controllers for managing tweets
Ensure that only authenticated users can perform tweet related actions
Days 10-12
Backend User Interaction
Implement API endpoints for users to follow/unfollow each other
Create routes and controllers for handling User relationships
Setup end points for liking and replying to tweets
Days 13-15
Frontend Setup and User Registration/Login
Create a new React app using create react app or your preferred setup
Design and Implement user registration and login forms
Setup routing react-router-dom to handle different pages
Days 16-18
Frontend Homepage and Timeline
Design and Deploy the homepage where users can see their timeline
Fetch and display tweets from Users they follow
Implement the UI for pushing new tweets
Days 19-21
Frontend User profiles
Create user profile pages to display User information
Fetch and display tweets from a Specific user's profile
Implement the follow and unfollow button and user's relationship status
Days 22-24
Frontend Tweet Interation
Allow users to like and Unlike tweets from the timeline and user profiles
Implement the ability to reply to tweets and view replies
Design the UI for displaying tweet details.
Days 25-27
Frontend Notifications
Develop a notifications system for showing likes and replies
Display notifications when users receive new interactions
Create a notifications page where users can view their rotifications
Days 28-30
Frontend Direct Messages
Design and Implement the UI for sending and receiving direct messages
Setup a direct messaging for users to communicate privately
Fetch and display message history between users
Days 31-33
Styling and UI Enhancement
Enhance the overall user interface and experience
Use css and or a styling library (eg-styled-components) to style your app
Ensure that the app is responsive and looks good on various screen sizes
Days 34-36
Testing and Bug fixing
Conduct thorough testing of both frontend and backend
Identify and fix any bugs or issues that you encounter
Ensure smooth functionality across different browsers
Days 37-39
Deployement and Hosting
Prepare your backend for deployement to a server (eg: Aws)
Deploy your frontend balkend spea separately to appropriate hosting platforms
Configure environment variables and ensure security measures are in place
Days 40-42
Final Refinement and Documentation
Make final adjustments based on feedback and testing
Create documentation for how to use your application
Include details about features, API endpoints, and any setup instructions
Days 43-45
User Testing and feedback
Invite friends or a small group to test your application
Gather feedback or usability, design, and functionality
Make any necessary improvements based on feedback
Days 46-49
Launch and post Launch Activities
Launch your Twitter clone and announce it to your audience
Monitor the application for any issues that arise, after launch
Continue engaging with users, addressing Feedback and making enhancements as needed