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Cosmos - Boxed Social Media Platform

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What is Cosmos?

<p> Cosmos is an open source Social Media platform. The project aims to provide a dedicated box like platform for it's users where they can have dedicated spaces for their friends, family, work circle, etc. We achieve this by utilizing Boxes. Inside of each box you add users by there email that are relevant to that box. This helps you focus and share content in groups (boxes) where that content would matter the most. </p> <br/>

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Latest Release: Cosmos

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For Developers

Make sure you have React Native and Android Studio development environment setup, if not then you can follow this guide to do so ( make sure you setup React Native CLI )

To build the app locally for development

  1. Fork this repo and clone it locally
  2. yarn install
  3. yarn start - starts metro bundler
  4. yarn android - will build and open app on emulator or any attached android device.

For contributing to this project make sure you read the Contribution Guide

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Features Implemented

Feature GistHow to!Helps With
BoxCreated separate boxes filled with people who are interested in a common topicAs the main aim of the project is to try to provide a more professional social platform, it is necessary we take steps that lets a common audience see a particular set of content.
ReactionsReact to posts by clicking icons as per your wishLets the users react to posts to showcase their agreement or disagreement from the post, currently there are three types of reaction a user can give (Like, Meh, Sad)
Double tap to likeClick on a post image two time in a short duration to like the postUsers get a quick like feature which they can use more easily to like posts. Adds on to the user experience
CommentsClick the message/comment icon on the right of the post and start a discussionReactions sometime aren't able to disclose what an individual might have to share with others on the topic, hence they can leave a comment let other know what they feel or want to share
Cartoon FriendsThey help the user get started with the app and provide valuable information in a cute and innovative mannerError, inactivity or onboarding information might get very boring for the end user at times. Cartoon friends help the user stay involved and pass this required message to the user.
Minimal NotificationYou get notifications from defaultAll new posts in a current box give notifications
Sharing ApiClick the share button on postsShowcases multiple options to the user for sharing their post links with different platforms or people
Deep linkingShare Cosmos post links on your other social media handlesIt allows the user to share links to posts on Cosmos to other platforms, and these links when pressed are handled by the Cosmos app
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Future Features Plans

Review the Latest Build and let us know where we can improve, see future plans below and if you don't find your issue/feature request listed, open an issue.

Feature GistHow to!Helps With
Minimal NotificationsThe app would trigger notifications on specific eventsLets the user know about the updates related to there posts (add notifications for more events)
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Having Any Issues?

This project uses GitHub Issues to track bugs, feature request and more. So feel free to open issues and feature request if you find any 😉.