😂 The Laugh Factory

A modern, minimalist webapp to generate, edit & download your random memes with custom texts and also generate dad jokes. Brighten your day with a dose of fun!

Features

• Random Meme Generator: Get a new meme with one click, powered by Giphy.
• Dad Jokes & Puns: Enjoy relatable, family-friendly jokes from JokeAPI.
• Custom Meme Editor: Add your own top/bottom text to any meme and download it.
• Dark/Light Theme Toggle: Notion-inspired design, with dark mode as default.
• Beautiful UI: Minimalist, professional, and fully responsive.

APIs Used

• JokeAPI: https://jokeapi.dev/
• Giphy: https://giphy.com/

Getting Started

How to Run the Project

Setup Instructions

1. Install dependencies

   • For backend:

     cd backend
     npm install

   • For frontend:

     cd frontend
     npm install

2. Add your Giphy API key

   • Create a .env file inside the frontend folder.
   • Add the following line to the .env file:

     GIPHY_API_KEY=your_giphy_api_key_here

   • Replace your_giphy_api_key_here with your actual Giphy API key.

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To start the backend server:

cd backend
npm start

To start the frontend webapp:

cd frontend
npm start

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You can still use the following commands inside the respective folders:

npm run build

Builds the frontend app for production to the build folder.

Customization

• Favicon: Uses a custom emoji favicon (public/favicon.svg).
• Branding: Title and description are playful and fun.

Folder Structure

• frontend/ - React app (this folder)
• backend/ - Express server for API requests

License

MIT