# Amharic Proverbs Archive ๐ช๐น
An elegant, dynamic, and searchable archive of Amharic proverbs (แแณแแซแ แ แแแแฎแฝ). This platform serves as a cultural repository to preserve Ethiopian oral heritage, offering Amharic text, English translations, transliterations, and deep cultural meanings.
## ๐ Features
- **Dynamic Proverb Grid:** Browse proverbs by category with a beautiful, responsive masonry-style layout.
- **Search & Filter:** Instantly search proverbs by Amharic text or English translation, and filter by tags (Wisdom, Family, Nature, etc.).
- **Featured Proverbs:** A built-in "Shuffle" feature to discover a random "Proverb of the Day".
- **Public Submissions:** Visitors can submit their own proverbs for review.
- **Admin Dashboard:**
- Manage (Add/Edit/Delete) proverbs and categories.
- **Bulk Import:** Upload proverbs via CSV or Excel (`.xlsx`) files.
- Manage site-wide settings (e.g., website name, logo).
- **Social Sharing:** Easily copy proverbs or share them directly to Twitter, Facebook, and WhatsApp.
## ๐ ๏ธ Tech Stack
This project uses a monorepo structure, separating the frontend and backend.
### Frontend (`/client`)
- **Framework:** Next.js (React)
- **Styling:** Tailwind CSS + Vanilla CSS (for custom themes)
- **Icons:** React Icons (`lucide`, `fa6`)
### Backend (`/server`)
- **Server:** Node.js + Express
- **Database:** PostgreSQL
- **Authentication:** JWT-based secure auth via HTTP-only cookies
- **File Processing:** `multer`, `csv-parser`, `xlsx` (for bulk imports)
## ๐ Getting Started
### Prerequisites
- Node.js (v18+)
- `pnpm` package manager
- PostgreSQL (or Docker to run the included `docker-compose.yml`)
### Installation
1. **Clone the repository:**
```bash
git clone
github.com
cd amharic-proverbs-website-v2
```
2. **Install dependencies:**
From the root folder, run:
```bash
pnpm install
```
*(This will automatically install dependencies for both the `client` and `server` folders).*
3. **Data โฆ