Monorepo-ShopApp Backend

This repository contains the backend implementation for the Monorepo-ShopApp project. It provides RESTful API endpoints and WebSocket functionality for managing and interacting with the shop's data.

Features

• RESTful API: Utilizes Express.js to create RESTful API endpoints for handling various operations related to the shop.
• WebSocket Support: Implements WebSocket functionality using the ws library to enable real-time communication.
• Database Integration: Utilizes Sequelize ORM to interact with the underlying database, facilitating data management.
• Error Handling: Incorporates middleware for error handling to ensure smooth operation even in case of errors.

Prerequisites

Before running the backend, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• npm (Node Package Manager) or yarn
• PostgreSQL (or any other supported database)

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone <repository_url>

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

   Edit a .env file in the root directory and define the following variables:

   DB_USERNAME=<your_database_username>
   DB_PASSWORD=<your_database_password>
   DB_DATABASE=<your_database_name>
   DB_HOST=<your_database_host>
   DB_PORT=<your_database_port>
   

Usage

1. Start the backend server:

   npm start

2. The server will start running on the specified port (default: 5000) for RESTful API endpoints.

3. WebSocket server will be available on port 5001 for real-time communication.

API Endpoints

API Endpoints

News Endpoints:

• GET /api/news: Retrieve all news articles.
• GET /api/news/:id: Retrieve a specific news article by ID.
• POST /api/news: Create a new news article. (Requires ADMIN role)
• DELETE /api/news/:id: Delete a news article by ID. (Requires ADMIN role)
• POST /api/newsComments/:id: Add a comment to a news article. (Requires authentication)
• DELETE /api/newsComments/:id: Delete a comment from a news article. (Requires authorization)

Products Endpoints:

• GET /api/products: Retrieve all products.
• GET /api/products/:id: Retrieve a specific product by ID.
• POST /api/products: Create a new product. (Requires ADMIN role)
• DELETE /api/products/:id: Delete a product by ID. (Requires ADMIN role)
• POST /api/productComments/:id: Add a comment to a product. (Requires authentication)
• DELETE /api/productComments/:id: Delete a comment from a product. (Requires authorization)

Product Type Endpoints:

• GET /api/type: Retrieve all product types.
• POST /api/type: Create a new product type. (Requires ADMIN role)

User Endpoints:

• POST /api/user/login: Log in a user.
• POST /api/user/registration: Register a new user.
• GET /api/user/auth: Check user authentication status.