LEARNING CONTENT SHARING PLATFORM

Overview

This platform allows users to register, login, and share their best learning content with others. Users can create posts that include a title, content, and a link. The main goal is to provide a space where everyone can access valuable learning resources.

Tech Stack

Frontend

NextJs: Next.js is a React framework that enables server-side rendering and static site generation for building optimized and scalable web applications.

Tailwind CSS: A utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development.

Backend

Go (Golang): The backend of the application is built with Go, a statically typed, compiled programming language designed for efficiency and reliability.

MongoDB: A NoSQL database used to store user information and posts.

Backend Details

Go (Golang)

The backend server is implemented in Go, leveraging its performance and concurrency capabilities to handle user authentication and post management.

Key components include:

Gorilla Mux: A powerful HTTP router and URL matcher for Go.

JWT (JSON Web Tokens): Used for securing routes and ensuring only authenticated users can create and view posts.

MongoDB Driver: The official MongoDB driver for Go, used for database operations.

CORS Handling

The backend includes CORS middleware to allow secure cross-origin requests from the frontend.

Setup and Installation

Clone the repository:

                        git clone https://github.com/Tanuj1718/Golang-Project2.git

Frontend:

Navigate to the frontend directory:

                        cd Frontend

Install dependencies and start the development server:

                        npm install
                        npm run dev

Backend:

Navigate to the backend directory: cd Authentication Install dependencies:

                        go mod tidy

Start the server:

                        go run main.go

Usage

Registration: Users can register by providing a username and password.

Login: Users can log in using their registered credentials.

Create Post: Logged-in users can create posts with a title, content, and link.

View Posts: Users can view posts shared by others.

API Endpoints

POST "/api/register": Register a new user.

POST "/api/login": Login and receive a JWT token.

POST "/api/posts": Create a new post (requires JWT).

GET "/api/posts": Get all posts (requires JWT).

Contributing

Feel free to fork the repository and submit pull requests. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.