GoodPlates Backend

This repository contains everything needed to run the backend for a local version of GoodPlates.

You can find the frontend repository here.

Setup

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/SebastianHog/GoodPlatesBackend.git

2. Navigate into the project directory

cd GoodPlatesBackend

3. Install dependencies

npm install

4. Create a .env file

• Add MONGO_CONNECTION_STRING and SECRET_KEY.

• The MONGO_CONNECTION_STRING should be in this format:

  mongodb+srv://<username>:<password>@<cluster>/<database>?retryWrites=true&w=majority
  

  Most(or all) of it will likely be given to you when you make your DB, but this is a good reference point.

  Replace <username>, <password>, <cluster>, and <database> with your MongoDB credentials and cluster information.

  Generate a SECRET_KEY:

  node -e "console.log(require('crypto').randomBytes(32).toString('hex'))"
  

5. Start the server with npm run dev

The backend should now be running locally.

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Notes

• The backend connects to a MongoDB database using the MONGO_CONNECTION_STRING defined in the .env file.