GeoEstate - Backend

GeoEstate’s backend is built using Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL, deployed on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This API serves as the core of GeoEstate, providing the necessary functionality to manage real estate data, user authentication, and neighborhood insights.

Setup Environment

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-org/geoestate-backend.git
   cd geoestate-backend

2. Install dependencies:

    npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

• Create a .env file in the root directory with the following variables:

  DB_HOST=your-database-host
  DB_USER=your-database-user
  DB_PASSWORD=your-database-password
  DB_NAME=your-database-name
  JWT_SECRET=your-jwt-secret
  GCP_PROJECT_ID=your-gcp-project-id

• Initialize PostgreSQL Database on GCP (if not already set up).

4. Get Started Run the development server:

    npm start

Access the backend API on http://localhost:3000.

Features

• User Authentication: Using JWT for secure user login and session management.
• Property Data: Manage property listings, including creating, updating, and retrieving property details.
• Neighborhood Insights: Provide dynamic layers and data regarding neighborhoods.
• Real-Time Updates: API endpoints to handle updates related to properties and neighborhoods.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.