/backend-social-media-app

Primary LanguageTypeScript

Overview

This is a small social media application built using Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, TypeORM, GraphQL Yoga, and other technologies. The application allows users to create posts, make comments, and interact with each other.

Tech Stack

  • Node.js: JavaScript runtime for server-side development.
  • TypeScript: Superset of JavaScript with static typing.
  • PostgreSQL: Open-source relational database management system.
  • TypeORM: Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) library for TypeScript.
  • GraphQL Yoga: Fully-featured GraphQL server library.
  • Other Dependencies: Express, bcryptjs, jsonwebtoken, etc.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • Node.js and npm installed
  • PostgreSQL database

Installation

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/your-username/social-media-app.git

  2. Install dependencies:

    cd social-media-app
npm install

  3. Configure the database:

    • Create a PostgreSQL database.
    • Update database connection details in src/index.ts.

  4. Run the application:

    npm start

  5. Visit http://localhost:4000 in your browser to explore the GraphQL Playground.

Project Structure

  • src/models: Contains TypeORM entity models (User, Post, Comment).
  • src/resolvers: GraphQL resolvers for handling queries and mutations.
  • src/graphql: GraphQL schema and resolvers.
  • src/index.ts: Entry point for the application.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Acknowledgments

  • Thanks to the open-source community for providing the tools and libraries used in this project.