https://github.com/almahdy-byte/socialapp-backend
SocialApp Backend
https://github.com/almahdy-byte/socialapp-backend
bcrypt cloudinary cryptojs express graphql jwt mongoose multer nodejs nodemailer pagination social-login socket socket-io
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SocialApp Backend
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/almahdy-byte/socialapp-backend
- Owner: almahdy-byte
- Created: 2025-02-19T08:42:08.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-06-25T19:12:09.000Z (12 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-07-24T11:43:38.450Z (11 months ago)
- Topics: bcrypt, cloudinary, cryptojs, express, graphql, jwt, mongoose, multer, nodejs, nodemailer, pagination, social-login, socket, socket-io
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage: https://social-app-backend-git-main-mohamed-almahdys-projects.vercel.app/
- Size: 672 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# 📱 Social Media App - Backend (Node.js & Express)
This is the backend service for a **Social Media Application** that allows users to register, connect, share media content, and chat in real-time. The application offers a mix of **RESTful** and **GraphQL** APIs, supports media uploads, and implements strong authentication and real-time communication.
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## 🛠️ Technologies Used
- **Node.js**
- **Express.js**
- **MongoDB** + **Mongoose**
- **GraphQL**
- **Socket.io**
- **Cloudinary** + **Multer** (Media Uploads)
- **Bcrypt** & **Crypto** (Password Security)
- **Nodemailer** (Email Support)
- **JWT** (Authentication)
- **Google OAuth** (Social Login)
- **Pagination**
- **Helmet**, **CORS**, **Rate Limiter** (Security Enhancements)
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## 🌟 Features
### 👤 Users
- Register and login using email/password or Google account
- View and edit profile information
- Upload profile pictures and other media
- Follow/unfollow users
- Explore posts from followed users
### 📝 Posts & Media
- Create, update, and delete posts
- Upload media (images/videos) using **Multer** and store them in **Cloudinary**
- Like, comment, and engage with posts
### 💬 Messaging
- Real-time 1-on-1 messaging via **Socket.io**
- Includes typing indicators and instant message delivery
- Conversation history and notifications support
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## 🔐 Security & Authentication
- Passwords are hashed using **Bcrypt**
- Authentication via **JWT** tokens
- Optional login via **Google OAuth**
- API protected using **Helmet**, **CORS**, and **Rate Limiter**
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## 📤 File & Media Uploads
- Handled with **Multer**
- Stored and served securely using **Cloudinary**
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## 🚀 API Access
- Clean and modular **RESTful API**
- Optional **GraphQL** API for flexible and efficient data queries
- Pagination implemented on feeds, users, and comments
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## 📬 Realtime Chat
- Built using **Socket.io**
- Real-time private messaging with instant delivery
- Includes **typing indicators** and message notifications
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## 🧪 Setup & Run
```bash
# 1. Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/your-username/social-media-backend.git
# 2. Install dependencies
cd social-media-backend
npm install
# 3. Create a .env file based on .env.example
# Server
PORT=3000
# Database
DB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/socialApp
# Security
SECRET_KEY=BAL7
SALT=8
# JWT Tokens
USER_ACCESS_TOKEN=your_user_access_token
USER_REFRESH_TOKEN=your_user_refresh_token
ADMIN_ACCESS_TOKEN=your_admin_access_token
ADMIN_REFRESH_TOKEN=your_admin_refresh_token
# Google OAuth
CLIENT_ID=your_google_client_id
# Cloudinary
CLOUD_NAME=your_cloudinary_name
API_KEY=your_cloudinary_api_key
API_SECRET=your_cloudinary_api_secret
#email's sender
EMAIL = your_email
PASSWORD= your_password
# AI (Optional)
GEMINI_AI_KEY=your_gemini_api_key
# 4. Start the development server
npm run dev