Creating a front-end Instagram clone comes with several unique challenges. Accurately replicating Instagram’s complex UI, including the feed, stories, explore page, profile layout, and messaging interface, while maintaining pixel-perfect alignment across devices, is a major task. Implementing interactive components like like/unlike buttons, comments, and dynamic post rendering requires careful state management to ensure smooth and realistic behavior. Achieving responsiveness for desktop, tablet, and mobile screens, along with fluid animations and transitions, adds another layer of complexity. Performance optimization is critical to avoid janky scrolling or slow loading when multiple posts or images are displayed. Additionally, maintaining visual consistency, handling edge cases, and ensuring cross-browser compatibility make the project a challenging but rewarding front-end exercise.