Social Networking Web App Development

I want to build a browser-based social platform from the ground up. The goal is a clean, responsive web application where users can create accounts, manage profiles, connect with other members, and interact in real time. I already have rough wireframes and user stories; your job is to turn them into a working MVP and guide the project through to production launch.

Here’s what I need from you:
• Select an appropriate modern stack (React, Vue, or similar on the front end; Node/Express, Django, Rails, or comparable on the back end) and justify the choice.
• Set up authentication, profile management, a simple follow/connection system, and at least one real-time interaction module such as messaging or a live feed.
• Host the code in a private Git repository with clear commit history and straightforward README instructions.
• Configure automated testing and a basic CI/CD pipeline so that each push deploys to a cloud service—AWS, GCP, or Azure—under my account.
• Document the API endpoints and provide a short handover session so I can maintain the app after delivery.

Acceptance criteria: the app must load quickly on mobile and desktop, all core user flows must be covered by tests, and deployment should require no manual steps beyond merging into the main branch.

If you have previous experience shipping social features on the web and can move efficiently from concept to launch, let’s talk timelines and milestones.