K-Recipes

K-Recipes is a simple React Native app that fetches Kenyan recipe videos from YouTube, simplifies them into easy-to-read steps, and provides direct video links. Built with Node.js, Neon DB, and Clerk for authentication, it brings authentic Kenyan cooking to your fingertips.

Features

• Discover Kenyan Recipes: Browse a curated collection of Kenyan recipe videos.
• Simplified Steps: Each recipe is broken down into easy-to-follow instructions.
• Direct Video Links: Watch recipe videos directly from the app.
• User Authentication: Secure sign-up and login powered by Clerk.
• Fast & Reliable Backend: Built with Node.js and Neon DB for speedy data management.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React Native (JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Backend: Node.js
• Database: Neon DB
• Authentication: Clerk
• Video Source: YouTube API

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed
• Yarn or npm
• React Native CLI
• YouTube API key
• Clerk API credentials

Installation

1. Clone the repo

   git clone https://github.com/Ekisa02/K-Recipes.git
   cd K-Recipes

2. Install dependencies

   yarn install
   # or
   npm install

3. Configure Environment Variables

   • Create a .env file in the root directory with your API keys:

     YOUTUBE_API_KEY=your_youtube_api_key
     CLERK_API_KEY=your_clerk_api_key
     NEON_DB_URL=your_neon_db_url
     

4. Run the App

   # For iOS
   npx react-native run-ios
   
   # For Android
   npx react-native run-android

5. Start the Backend

   # If backend is in /server or similar
   cd server
   yarn install
   yarn start

Usage

• Sign up or log in with Clerk authentication.
• Browse recipes and watch videos.
• Follow simplified steps for cooking Kenyan meals.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request for improvements or bug fixes.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a pull request

License

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

Contact

For questions or feedback, reach out via GitHub Issues.

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Enjoy authentic Kenyan cooking with K-Recipes!