https://github.com/galileo680/networkingplatform

A networking platform similar to LinkedIn, that allows users to manage profiles, skills, education, job postings, and more.
https://github.com/galileo680/networkingplatform

backend java jwt-authentication linkedin-clone postgresql rest-api spring-boot sql

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A networking platform similar to LinkedIn, that allows users to manage profiles, skills, education, job postings, and more.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/galileo680/networkingplatform
• Owner: galileo680
• Created: 2025-01-28T21:57:38.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2025-04-02T23:30:39.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-04-03T00:25:39.740Z (about 1 year ago)
• Topics: backend, java, jwt-authentication, linkedin-clone, postgresql, rest-api, spring-boot, sql
• Language: Java
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• Size: 129 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.MD

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README

          
Networking Platform 💻




 Technologies • 

 Features • 

 Getting Started •

 API Endpoints





    A networking platform that allows users to manage profiles, skills, education, job postings, and more.



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💻 Technologies


- Java (Spring Boot)

- Spring Data JPA

- Spring Security

- JWT

- PostgreSQL

- Maven

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✨ Features


- **🧑‍💼 User Management**

    - Register

    - Authenticate

    - Update

    - Manage users

- **👤 User Profiles**

    - Maintain detailed profiles

    - Add skills, education, and work experience

- **🏢 Jobs & Companies**

    - Post job openings

    - Search available jobs

    - Create, update, or remove companies

- **💡 Endorsements**

    - Endorse other users’ skills

    - Showcase professional strengths

- **💬 Connections & Chats**

    - Send connection requests

    - Engage in private chats

- **📝 Posts & Comments**

    - Create posts in a social feed

    - Comment on and like posts

- **👑 Advanced Administration**

    - Manage roles

    - Moderate posts and comments

    - Review system statistics

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🚀 Getting Started


Below are some steps to help you set up and run the project locally.

Prerequisites


- Git

- Spring Boot

- PostgreSQL (or an alternative database)

Cloning


```bash

git clone https://github.com/galileo680/networking-platform.git

```

Config .env or application.properties

Use an appropriate configuration file to set environment variables or credentials:


```bash

spring.datasource.url=jdbc:postgresql://localhost:5432/networking_platform

spring.datasource.username=DB_USER

spring.datasource.password=DB_PASSWORD

jwt.secret=JWT_SECRET

```

Running


1. Navigate to the project directory:

```bash

cd networking-platform

```

2. Build the project

```bash

mvn clean install

```

3. Run the Spring Boot application:

```bash

mvn spring-boot:run

```

📍 API Endpoints

Below is a high-level overview of the main API routes:


1. Users & Authentication

POST /api/auth/register – register a new user

POST /api/auth/login – user login

POST /api/auth/logout – user logout

POST /api/auth/forgot-password – password recovery

GET /api/users/{id} – get user data

PUT /api/users/{id} – update user data

GET /api/admin/users – get all users 

PUT /api/admin/users/{id}/status – block/unblock a user

2. User Profile

GET /api/profiles/{id} – get profile data

PUT /api/profiles/{id} – update profile data

GET /api/profiles/{id}/skills – get profile skills

POST /api/profiles/{id}/skills – add skill to profile

DELETE /api/profiles/{id}/skills – remove skill from profile

GET /api/profiles/search?query=... – search profiles

3. Education

GET /api/profiles/{id}/educations – get education records

POST /api/profiles/{id}/educations – add education record

PUT /api/profiles/{id}/educations/{educationId} – update education

DELETE /api/profiles/{id}/educations/{educationId} – delete education

4. Work Experience

GET /api/profiles/{id}/experiences – get experiences

POST /api/profiles/{id}/experiences – add experience

PUT /api/profiles/{id}/experiences/{experienceId} – update experience

DELETE /api/profiles/{id}/experiences/{experienceId} – delete experience

5. Skills

GET /api/skills – get all skills

GET /api/skills/{id} – get skill by ID

POST /api/skills – create skill (admin)

PUT /api/skills/{id} – update skill (admin)

DELETE /api/skills/{id} – delete skill (admin)

GET /api/skills/search?query=... – search skills

6. Endorsements

GET /api/profiles/{profileId}/skills/{skillId}/endorsements – get endorsements for a skill

POST /api/profiles/{profileId}/skills/{skillId}/endorsements – add endorsement

DELETE /api/endorsements/{id} – remove endorsement

7. Companies

GET /api/companies – get all companies

GET /api/companies/{id} – get company by ID

POST /api/companies – create company

PUT /api/companies/{id} – update company

DELETE /api/companies/{id} – delete company

GET /api/companies/search?query=... – search companies

8. Job Postings

GET /api/jobs – get all job postings

GET /api/jobs/{id} – get job posting by ID

POST /api/jobs – create job posting

PUT /api/jobs/{id} – update job posting

DELETE /api/jobs/{id} – delete job posting

GET /api/jobs/search?query=...&location=... – search job postings

GET /api/companies/{companyId}/jobs – get job postings by company

9. Job Applications

GET /api/users/{userId}/applications – get user applications

GET /api/jobs/{jobId}/applications – get applications for a job

POST /api/jobs/{jobId}/applications – apply for a job

PUT /api/applications/{id}/status – update application status

10. User Connections

GET /api/users/{userId}/connections – get user connections

GET /api/users/{userId}/connections/pending – get pending invites

POST /api/users/{userId}/connections – send connection invite

PUT /api/connections/{id}/accept – accept invitation

PUT /api/connections/{id}/reject – reject invitation

DELETE /api/connections/{id} – remove connection

11. Chats & Messages

GET /api/users/{userId}/chats – get user chats

POST /api/chats – create new chat

POST /api/chats/{chatId}/participants – add participant

DELETE /api/chats/{chatId}/participants/{userId} – remove participant

GET /api/chats/{chatId}/messages – get messages in a chat

POST /api/chats/{chatId}/messages – send message

DELETE /api/messages/{id} – remove message

12. Posts, Comments & Likes

GET /api/feed – get feed of posts

GET /api/users/{userId}/posts – get user posts

POST /api/posts – create post

PUT /api/posts/{id} – update post

DELETE /api/posts/{id} – delete post

GET /api/posts/{postId}/comments – get comments for a post

POST /api/posts/{postId}/comments – add comment

PUT /api/comments/{id} – update comment

DELETE /api/comments/{id} – delete comment

POST /api/posts/{postId}/likes – like a post

DELETE /api/posts/{postId}/likes – unlike a post

GET /api/posts/{postId}/likes – get who liked the post

13. Administration

GET /api/admin/statistics – get system statistics

GET /api/admin/roles – manage roles

PUT /api/admin/users/{userId}/roles – assign user roles

PUT /api/admin/posts/{postId}/moderate – moderate posts

PUT /api/admin/comments/{commentId}/moderate – moderate comment