In the world of social media development, creating your own Twitter clone might sound like a challenging project—but worry not! This guide will walk you through the process of building a simple Twitter clone using the power of T3 Stack, NextAuth, Postgres (via Supabase), and Prisma. Please note that while it’s a fun project, it may not be secure for production purposes.

Requirements

Before diving into the coding, ensure you have a few essential components in place:

• Postgres Database: We recommend using Supabase. Start by registering for an account.
• Create a New Project: Once registered, create a new project.
• Create a New Database: This will serve as the foundation for your clone.

Setting Up Supabase Storage

To manage media files (like images), you’ll need to set up a storage bucket:

• Create a new bucket in your Supabase project.
• Add the following policy to enable image uploads through your backend:

CREATE POLICY policy_name ON storage.objects FOR INSERT TO public WITH CHECK (bucket_id = 'bucket-name');

How to Run Your Twitter Clone Locally

Ready to see your clone in action? Follow these steps:

1. Clone the Project: Use the command below to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/AlandSlemant3-twitter-clone

2. Create Environment Variables: Copy the contents of the .env.example file into a new file named .env and replace the values with your own.
3. Install Dependencies: Run the following command to install the project dependencies:

npm install

4. Push Prisma Schema: Update your database with the Prisma schema:

npx prisma db push

5. Build the Project: Prepare the project for deployment by running:

npm run build

6. Start the Project: Finally, launch your app with:

npm start

Alternative Backend Option: Express.js

If you prefer to use Express.js for the backend instead of Next.js, you can explore the other branch available in the repository.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues, consider the following troubleshooting steps:

• Ensure that your database connection string in the .env file is correctly configured.
• Verify that all required packages are installed without errors.
• Check the Supabase dashboard for any storage policy or permission errors.

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Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve taken the first steps toward building your own Twitter clone. By working through this process, you’ll gain valuable insights into web development and database management.

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