Modern Blog Application Backend

Welcome to the Modern Blog Application Backend, a robust and scalable backend solution built with Express and Node.js. This project provides a comprehensive RESTful API architecture, implementing best practices in software design and security, specifically tailored for a modern blogging platform.

Table of Contents

• Project Overview
• Core Features
  • Authentication & Authorization
  • User Features
  • Content Management
  • Social Features
• Technologies Used
• Getting Started
• Contributing
• License

Project Overview

This backend project is designed with the following key components to support a modern blog application:

• RESTful API Architecture: A clean and structured approach to building APIs for seamless integration with frontend applications.
• MVC Pattern Implementation: Separation of concerns for better maintainability and scalability.
• Middleware-Based Authentication: Secure user authentication using middleware.
• Rate Limiting and Security Measures: Protecting the API from abuse and ensuring data integrity.
• File Upload Handling for Images: Efficient management of image uploads for blog posts.
• Caching Layer with Redis: Enhancing performance through caching.

Database

• PostgreSQL + Prisma: A powerful relational database solution for structured data storage.
• Prisma as ORM: Simplifying database interactions with an intuitive API.
• Database Migrations Handling: Version control for database schema changes.
• Indexing Strategy: Optimizing query performance for faster data retrieval.
• Data Validation Using Zod: Ensuring data integrity and validation.

Core Features

Authentication & Authorization

• JWT-Based Authentication: Secure token-based user authentication.
• Social Login Integration: Easy login via Google and Twitter.
• Role-Based Access Control: Different user roles (Reader, Writer, Editor, Admin) with specific permissions.
• Email Verification: Ensuring valid user registrations.
• Password Reset Functionality: Allowing users to reset their passwords securely.

User Features

• Profile Management: Users can manage their profiles easily.
• Following System: Users can follow each other to stay updated on new content.
• Bookmarks and Reading Lists: Save articles for later reading.
• Custom User Dashboard: Personalized experience for each user.

Content Management

• Article CRUD Operations: Create, Read, Update, and Delete articles.
• Rich Text Editing: Enhanced editing capabilities for articles.
• Image Upload and Management: Seamless handling of images within articles.
• Version History: Track changes made to articles.
• Tags and Categories: Organize content effectively for better discoverability.

Social Features

• Comments and Responses: Engage with content through comments.
• Clapping/Liking System: Users can express appreciation for articles.
• Share Functionality: Share articles across social media platforms.
• User Mentions: Tag users in comments and articles.
• Follow Topics/Tags: Stay updated on specific interests.

Monetization Features

• Premium Content System: Offer exclusive content to subscribers.

Technologies Used

• Node.js: JavaScript runtime for building scalable applications.
• Express: Web framework for Node.js to build APIs.
• PostgreSQL: Relational database for data storage.
• Prisma: ORM for database interactions.
• Redis: In-memory data structure store for caching.
• Zod: Type-safe schema validation library.

Getting Started

To get started with the project, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/NischalPaliwal/modern-blog-application-backend
   cd modern-blog-application-backend
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Set up your environment variables: -Create a .env file and configure your database and API keys.

4. Run database migrations:

   npx prisma migrate dev
   

5. Start the server:

   npm run dev