PreprintCommons Frontend

This project is the frontend for the PreprintCommons preprint database. It's built using Create React App and React Router.

Features

• Homepage: Displays trending preprints and top contributing institutions. Includes a search bar.
• Search Page: Allows users to search for preprints by keyword, author, institution, and date.
• Download Page: Provides detailed information about individual preprints and allows users to download metadata.
• Browse Page: Lists all preprints.
• Reusable Components: Includes reusable components for alerts, buttons, cards, input fields, loading spinners, modals, carousels, and a sidebar for filtering.

Project Structure

The project follows a standard Create React App structure:

• src/: Contains the source code.
  • src/components/: Reusable UI components.
  • src/pages/: Individual application pages.
  • src/styles/: Global styles.
  • src/utils/: Utility functions.

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/Bibhuprasadbehera/PreprintCommons-frontend.git
2. Install dependencies: npm install
3. Start the development server: npm start

Available Scripts

• npm start: Runs the app in development mode.
• npm test: Launches the test runner.
• npm run build: Builds the app for production.

Technology Stack

• React
• React Router
• CSS

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request.

Future Improvements

• Implement advanced search functionality (Boolean operators, more filters).
• Add data visualization capabilities.
• Implement user accounts and authentication.