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Build a NEXT-GEN Cloud Storage App with AI Features: React + Appwrite + ShadCN + ImageKit!

Welcome to Cloudbin! In this massive full-stack project tutorial, we're building "Cloudbin," a secure and feature-rich, mobile-responsive cloud storage application from scratch. Forget a simple file upload app, we're integrating advanced AI-powered media editing features that rival professional tools!

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⭐ What We're Building (Cloudbin Features)

β€’ Secure Authentication: Implement robust Email/Password login alongside Google OAuth using Appwrite Auth.
β€’ File Management: Create a fully functional CRUD system to Upload, Edit, and Delete files and folders.
β€’ Mobile First: A sleek, responsive design using TailwindCSS and ShadCN for a great UX on any device.
β€’ Next-Gen AI Editing Suite (Powered by ImageKit!):
β€’ AI Background Remove: Isolate subjects with a single API call.
β€’ AI Dropshadow: Add photo-realistic shadows to product images.
β€’ AI Upscale: Instantly boost the resolution of low-quality images.
β€’ Generative Edits: Use text prompts to completely change the background or make other image edits!
β€’ AI Retouch: Professional-grade image enhancements automatically.

πŸ’» Tech Stack Deep Dive

β€’ Frontend: React & React Router for a fast, single-page application experience.
β€’ Styling: TailwindCSS & ShadCN for modern, utility-first UI development.
β€’ Backend & DB: Appwrite (Auth, Databases, and Storage) for a powerful, open-source backend-as-a-service.
β€’ Media & AI: ImageKit (Sponsor) for media optimization, transformations, and all advanced AI-driven editing features.
β€’ Language: TypeScript used throughout for type safety and better scalability.

πŸ’‘ What You Will Learn

By the end of this series, you will:

  1. Master complex integrations between React, Appwrite, and ImageKit.
  2. Build a professional, component-based UI using ShadCN and TailwindCSS.
  3. Implement third-party OAuth (Google Login) with Appwrite.
  4. Learn how to leverage AI APIs (specifically ImageKit's) to add powerful, marketable features to any application.
  5. Gain experience in building a scalable, full-stack application with TypeScript.

πŸ“š Prerequisites

To follow along comfortably, you should have:
β€’ A good understanding of React fundamentals (hooks, components, state management).
β€’ Basic familiarity with TypeScript.
β€’ Familiarity with TailwindCSS is helpful but not mandatory.

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