YouTube Clone

YouTube Clone is a web application that replicates the core features of YouTube, allowing users to search, watch, and share videos. This project is built using modern web technologies to provide a familiar and user-friendly experience.

Features

• Video Search: Users can search for videos by entering keywords in the search bar.
• Video Playback: Users can watch videos seamlessly with a built-in video player.
• Video Sharing: Users can share their favorite videos with others by copying the video URL.
• User Accounts: Optional user accounts allow users to create playlists, like videos, and view their watch history.

Demo

You can access the live demo of YouTube Clone at [(https://youtube-clone-by-ritesh.netlify.app)]).

Getting Started

To set up the YouTube Clone on your local machine, follow the instructions below.

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed on your machine.
• npm or Yarn package manager.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/riteshk-007/Youtube-Clone.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

cd Youtube-Clone

3. Install the dependencies:

npm install

Usage

1. Start the development server:

npm start

2. Open your web browser and visit http://localhost:3000.

4. You can now search for videos, watch them, and share URLs with others.

Configuration

YouTube Clone uses a configuration file to manage certain settings. You can find the configuration file in config.js and modify the following options:

• API_KEY: Your YouTube Data API v3 key for accessing the YouTube API.
• MAX_RESULTS: The maximum number of results to display in search queries. Default is 10.

Contributing

Contributions to YouTube Clone are welcome. If you have suggestions, find any bugs, or want to add new features, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

YouTube Clone is licensed under the MIT License, allowing you to use, modify, and distribute the code as per the terms of the license.

Acknowledgments

YouTube Clone was developed for educational purposes and as a showcase of web development skills. Special thanks to the creators of YouTube for providing such a fantastic platform, and to the open-source community for their valuable contributions to web development tools and libraries.

Contact

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out to the project owner:

• Ritesh Kumar
• GitHub: @riteshk-007
• Email: [email protected], [email protected]