ChatterPoint - Server Side

This is the backend API for the ChatterPoint website. It powers the authentication, data management, and server-side logic of the application, built using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB.

Features

• Authentication:
  • User login and registration with hashed passwords.
  • JSON Web Token (JWT) for secure authentication and session management.
• Post Management:
  • Create, update, delete, and retrieve posts.
  • Upvote and downvote functionality.
• Comment Management:
  • Add and retrieve comments on posts.
• Admin Features:
  • Manage user roles (user/admin).
  • Delete inappropriate posts or comments.
• Responsive API Design:
  • RESTful API endpoints for all interactions.

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Tech Stack

• Runtime: Node.js
• Framework: Express.js
• Database: MongoDB with Mongoose ODM.
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT) and bcrypt for password hashing.
• Environment Variables: Managed via dotenv.