https://github.com/sasmithx/vanguardvote-backend

VanguardVote is a modern polling and voting platform that provides users with an intuitive and secure way to participate in elections, surveys, and opinion polls. This frontend application ensures a responsive and seamless user experience.
https://github.com/sasmithx/vanguardvote-backend

expressjs javascript jwt mongodb mongoose multer nodejs postman

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VanguardVote is a modern polling and voting platform that provides users with an intuitive and secure way to participate in elections, surveys, and opinion polls. This frontend application ensures a responsive and seamless user experience.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/sasmithx/vanguardvote-backend
• Owner: sasmithx
• License: mit
• Created: 2025-02-12T05:39:52.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-02-27T15:03:46.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-10-10T18:47:24.000Z (5 months ago)
• Topics: expressjs, javascript, jwt, mongodb, mongoose, multer, nodejs, postman
• Language: JavaScript
• Homepage:
• Size: 18.5 MB
• Stars: 6
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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VanguardVote-BACKEND


  


   Welcome to the VanguardVote backend repository! This backend service powers an advanced voting and polling system, ensuring secure, efficient, and interactive user participation.

    


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      About The Project

      


        
Built With

      

    

    


      Getting Started

      


        
Prerequisites

        
Installation

      

    

    


      API Documentation

    

    


      Frontend Repository

    

    
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## **📌 About The Project**  

VanguardVote is a **modern polling and voting platform** that allows users to:  

✅ **Authenticate** securely using JWT tokens.  

✅ **Create, Vote, and Manage Polls** effortlessly.  

✅ **Bookmark and Track Polls** of interest.  

✅ **Close polls** to restrict further voting.  

✅ **Ensure secure and verified participation** in voting processes.  

This project ensures a **seamless, scalable, and interactive user experience**, making it a powerful tool for voting and opinion gathering.  

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### **📌 System Features & Services**  

The backend consists of multiple services to handle core functionalities:  

- **Auth Service**: Manages user authentication and JWT-based authorization.  

- **Poll Service**: Allows users to create and manage polls.  

- **Vote Service**: Handles voting operations, ensuring fairness.  

- **Bookmark Service**: Enables users to save polls for later.  

- **User Service**: Manages user roles, profiles, and permissions.  

- **Analytics Service**: Provides voting insights and statistics.  

Each service ensures **scalability, security, and maintainability**.  

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### Built With

This project leverages modern technologies to ensure efficiency, security, and performance.

[![JavaScript](https://img.shields.io/badge/JavaScript-F7DF1E?style=for-the-badge&logo=javascript&logoColor=black)](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript)

[![Node.js](https://img.shields.io/badge/Node.js-black?style=for-the-badge&logo=node.js&logoColor=green)](https://nodejs.org/)

[![Express.js](https://img.shields.io/badge/Express.js-black?style=for-the-badge&logo=express&logoColor=white)](https://expressjs.com/)

[![MongoDB](https://img.shields.io/badge/MongoDB-black?style=for-the-badge&logo=mongodb&logoColor=green)](https://www.mongodb.com/)

[![Mongoose](https://img.shields.io/badge/Mongoose-black?style=for-the-badge&logo=mongodb&logoColor=red)](https://mongoosejs.com/)

[![JWT](https://img.shields.io/badge/JWT-black?style=for-the-badge&logo=json-web-tokens&logoColor=orange)](https://jwt.io/)

[![Multer](https://img.shields.io/badge/Multer-black?style=for-the-badge&logo=upload&logoColor=red)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/multer)

[![Postman](https://img.shields.io/badge/Postman-black?style=for-the-badge&logo=postman&logoColor=orange)](https://www.postman.com/)

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## **🚀 Getting Started**  

Follow these steps to set up the project locally and start running the backend server.  

### **🔹 Prerequisites**  

Ensure you have the following installed:  

- **Node.js**

- **MongoDB** (local or cloud-based)  

- **Postman** (for API testing)  

### **🔹 Installation**  

#### **1️⃣ Clone the Repository**  

```sh

git clone https://github.com/sasmithx/VanguardVote-BACKEND.git

cd VanguardVote-BACKEND

```

## API Documentation

Refer to the [Postman API Documentation](https://documenter.getpostman.com/view/35385442/2sAYdfrBmA) for detailed API endpoints and usage instructions.

## Frontend Repository

Access the frontend repository on GitHub [here](https://github.com/sasmithx/VanguardVote-FRONTEND.git).

## License

Distributed under the MIT License. See [License](LICENSE) for more information.

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