TubeCore

TubeCore is a web application that replicates the core functionalities of YouTube, including video search, live chat, nested comments etc.

Features

• Video Search: Search for videos using the YouTube API.
• Live Chat: Engage in real-time conversations with other users during video playback.
• Nested Comments: View and reply to comments in a nested structure, similar to YouTube.
• Debouncing: Optimized search functionality to reduce API calls using debouncing.
• Caching: Frequently searched results are cached to improve performance and reduce unnecessary API calls.

Technologies Used

• JavaScript:
• React: For building the user interface.
• Tailwind CSS: For styling the application.
• Redux: For state management.
• YouTube API: To fetch video data and handle searches.

Getting Started

To get started with the project, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm installed on your system.
• A Google API key for accessing the YouTube API.

API Key

You need to obtain a Google API key to interact with the YouTube API.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/sreenadh34/TubeCore.git
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. **Put your Google API key in src/utils/contants.jsx const GOOGLE_API_KEY = " place your api key here" **

4. Start the development server:

    npm run dev

The app should now be running at http://localhost:3000.