CLASS LINK

This application is called Class Link. This app is a portal to provide calendar in order for the user to see what is scheduled for the month, week, or day. User will also have the ability to start a conversation in regards to the events by creating a post. Other users will be able to see all the posts and respond in each of the post in the comments section.

This is a collaborative work to provide an interactive experience. This application is created to exhibit our knowledge in Node.js, Express.js, Handlebars.js, MySQL, and Sequalize.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

• Use Node.js and Express.js to create a RESTful API.
• Use Handlebars.js as a template engine.
• Use MySQL and Sequalize ORM for the database.
• Have both GET and POST routes for retrieving and adding new data.
• Use at lease one new library, package, or technology that we haven't discussed.
• Have a folder structure that meets the MVC paradigm.
• Include authentication (express-session and cookies).
• Protect API keys and sensistive information with environment variables.
• Be deployed using Heroku (with data).

User Story

As a parent/student who needs an update on school schedules and to contact teachers

I WANT to be able to access a portal with both functions

SO THAT I will be able check my calendar and communicate with teachers in one app

Accessing the Application

Too access the application, you can follow the deployment link in Heroku below.

Heroku Link: Class Link

Application Functionality

• User will be able to sign up for an account.

• If user is already signed up, user will be able to log in using the credentials during sign up process.

• Once logged in, user will be presented with the calendar and all the current posts.

• User will be able to read all the comments under each posts.

• User will be able to add a comment in any post.

• All previous posts of user can be viewed under Comments.

• User will be able to create a new post.

• User will be able to edit post.

• User will be able to delete post.

• User will be able to log out safely.

Technologies Used

• Node
• Express
• MySQL
• Sequelize
• API (Google API and random quote generator)
• Handlebars
• SweetAlert2
• Bcrypt
• Bootstrap

Contributors

• Scott Wattenbarger
• Shawn Chang
• Dennis Mateo
• Cassandra Kise
• Thomas Woldetsadik