Social Media REST API

This repository contains a fully functional Social Media REST API built with Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. It supports core social media functionalities, from basic CRUD operations to advanced features like user authentication, story uploads, messaging, and more.

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Features

• User Authentication: Secure user login/signup using JWT.
• CRUD Operations: Create, Read, Update, and Delete posts, comments, and other entities.
• Image & Story Uploads: Users can upload images and stories with file handling.
• Messaging System: Real-time messaging functionality for user interaction.
• Likes & Comments: Like and comment on posts seamlessly.
• Blocking Functionality: Block/unblock users to maintain user privacy.
• Secure Routes: Token-based authentication for protected API routes.

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Technologies Used

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB (NoSQL)
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
• File Handling: Multer
• Other Tools: dotenv, bcrypt, and more.

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Setup and Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/social-media-rest-api.git
   cd social-media-rest-api
   

Setup and Installation

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install

Set Up Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root directory and configure the following:

PORT=5000
MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret 

Run the Application

npm start

The server will run on http://localhost:5000.

API Endpoints

Authentication

Method	Endpoint	Description
POST	/api/auth/register	Register a new user
POST	/api/auth/login	Login an existing user

Users

Method	Endpoint	Description
GET	/api/users/:id	Fetch user details
PUT	/api/users/:id	Update user profile
DELETE	/api/users/:id	Delete user account

Posts

Method	Endpoint	Description
POST	/api/posts	Create a new post
GET	/api/posts/:id	Fetch a specific post
DELETE	/api/posts/:id	Delete a post

Comments

Method	Endpoint	Description
POST	/api/comments	Add a comment to a post
DELETE	/api/comments/:id	Delete a comment

Messaging

Method	Endpoint	Description
POST	/api/messages	Send a message
GET	/api/messages	Fetch messages

Media Uploads

Method	Endpoint	Description
POST	/api/upload/story	Upload a story
POST	/api/upload/image	Upload an image

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request.

License

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