README.md

FitPulse Fitness Tracker MVP

A simple, effective, and socially engaging fitness tracking web application

Developed with the software and tools below.

📑 Table of Contents

• 📍 Overview
• 📦 Features
• 📂 Structure
• 💻 Installation
• 🏗️ Usage
• 🌐 Hosting
• 📄 License
• 👏 Authors

📍 Overview

This repository contains the FitPulse Fitness Tracker MVP, a web application designed to help users set, track, and share their fitness goals. Built with a focus on simplicity and user engagement, it provides a streamlined experience for consistent fitness tracking. The core tech stack includes React for the frontend, Node.js with Express.js for the backend API, and MongoDB for data persistence.

📦 Features

	Feature	Description
🧑‍💻	User Authentication	Secure user registration and login using email/password. Password hashing is done using bcrypt. JWTs are used for authentication.
🎯	Goal Setting	Users can define custom fitness goals with specific targets and deadlines. Supports various goal types (weight loss, distance, etc.).
📈	Progress Tracking	Users log their workouts, and the app calculates progress toward their goals. Progress is visualized using charts.
🗣️	Social Sharing	Users can share progress updates via a simple copy-to-clipboard feature (Direct social media integration is a future enhancement).
📊	Data Visualization	Progress toward goals is displayed using charts, providing clear visual feedback.
📱	Responsive Design	The application is responsive across different devices (desktop, tablet, mobile).

📂 Structure

fitness-tracker/
├── apps/
│   └── web/          // React frontend application
│       ├── package.json
│       ├── public/
│       │   └── index.html
│       ├── src/
│       │   ├── App.tsx
│       │   ├── index.tsx
│       │   ├── components/ ...
│       │   ├── pages/ ...
│       │   └── ...
│       └── ...
└── backend/         // Node.js/Express backend API
    ├── package.json
    ├── src/
    │   └── server.ts
    └── ...

💻 Installation

🔧 Prerequisites

• Node.js v18+
• npm 8+
• MongoDB 6.0+

🚀 Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/coslynx/FitPulse-Fitness-Tracker-MVP.git
   cd FitPulse-Fitness-Tracker-MVP

2. Navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd apps/web

   Install frontend dependencies:

   npm install

3. Navigate to the backend directory:

   cd ../../backend

   Install backend dependencies:

   npm install

4. Set up the database (ensure MongoDB is running):

   • You'll need to create a database named "fitness-tracker" in your MongoDB instance. No additional setup is required for this MVP.

5. Configure environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in both the frontend (apps/web) and backend directories, using the .env.example files as templates, and fill in your JWT_SECRET and database connection string.

🏗️ Usage

🏃‍♂️ Running the MVP

1. Start the backend development server:

   cd ../../backend
   npm run dev

2. In a separate terminal, start the frontend development server:

   cd ../../apps/web
   npm run dev

3. Access the application:
   • Web interface: http://localhost:3000
   • API endpoint (for testing purposes): http://localhost:3001/api

⚙️ Configuration

• Environment variables are stored in .env files (frontend and backend).
• JWT_SECRET in .env is crucial for secure authentication. Make sure this is set to a strong, unique value.

📚 Examples

• User Registration: Use the web interface to create an account.
• Setting a Fitness Goal: Navigate to the Goals page, fill out the form, and create a goal.
• Logging a Workout: Navigate to the Workouts page, record your workout data, and save it.

🌐 Hosting

This MVP can be deployed to any platform that supports Node.js and React applications. Heroku is a suggested option. You'll need to configure the environment variables appropriately for your chosen platform.

📄 License & Attribution

📄 License

This Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is licensed under the GNU AGPLv3 license.

🤖 AI-Generated MVP

This MVP was entirely generated using artificial intelligence through CosLynx.com.

No human was directly involved in the coding process of the repository: FitPulse-Fitness-Tracker-MVP

📞 Contact

For any questions or concerns regarding this AI-generated MVP, please contact CosLynx at:

• Website: CosLynx.com
• Twitter: @CosLynxAI

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