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Learn to develop and deploy a comprehensive social media web application using the MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js) in this extensive 12-hour tutorial. Master full-stack development by building a feature-rich platform that includes user authentication through Clerk, real-time chat and messaging capabilities, post and feed systems for sharing text and image content, follow/unfollow functionality, friend request management, story uploads, and user search and discovery features. Implement efficient background job handling using Inngest, optimize media storage and delivery with ImageKit, and connect MongoDB for robust data management. Progress through creating essential components including the home page, sidebar, feed, messaging system, connection management, user profiles, and chat interface, then establish the backend server with proper database integration and webhook setup. Gain hands-on experience with modern web development practices while building a production-ready application that demonstrates real-world architecture patterns, culminating in complete deployment to make your social media platform live and accessible online.
