Damrideal API

Backend API for the Damrideal Real Estate and Services Application.

Technology Stack

• Node.js & Express
• MongoDB (Mongoose ODM)
• AWS S3 (Image and Document Storage)
• Nodemailer (Email Services)
• JWT (Authentication)

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18+)
• MongoDB (Local or Atlas)
• Postman (for API testing)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repo-url>
   cd damrideal-api

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Create a .env file (refer to .env.example or ask the admin for details).
4. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

Deployment

For detailed instructions on how to deploy this API to AWS EC2, please refer to the AWS Deployment Guide.

API Endpoints

• /api/auth - Authentication & User Profile

• /api/projects - Property Listings & Projects

• /api/requirements - User Requirements

• /api/upload - Media Uploads (S3)

• /api/settings - Global App Settings

• /api/admin - Admin Authentication & Dashboard .