Welcome, Arete is a publishing platform designed as an alternative to Medium.com. Unlike Medium, there are no restrictions on the number of writings users can read, promoting a more open environment for sharing and exploring content. Additionally, their are no current publishing platforms that present user writing in a pleasing way, Arete aims to solve that.

• Aesthetically pleasing interface: Arete offers a clean and visually appealing design, enhancing the reading experience for users.
• Unlimited access: Unlike traditional platforms, there are no limitations on the number of writings users can read or access.
• Open source: This project is fully open source, allowing developers to contribute, customize, and enhance the platform as needed.

To run the project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/vcdune/reads.git
2. Navigate to the project directory: cd reads
3. Install dependencies: npm install
4. Set up Firebase:
   • Create a Firebase project on the Firebase Console.
   • Obtain your Firebase configuration keys.
   • Replace the Firebase configuration in your project.
5. Run the project: npm start
6. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to view the application.

We welcome contributions from the community! To contribute to the project, follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch: git checkout -b feature/my-feature
3. Make your changes and commit them: git commit -am 'Add new feature'
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature/my-feature
5. Submit a pull request.

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the project, feel free to contact us at am13948@nyu.edu.

Thank you for your interest in our project! Happy coding!