EventTracker

EventTracker is an API for managing events. It allows users to create, update, and delete events, as well as join events as attendees. The API is built using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB.

Features

Create a new event by providing event details such as name, tagline, schedule, description, moderator, category, sub-category, and rigor rank.
Upload an image file as the event cover.
Get an event by its unique ID.
Get the latest events with pagination support.
Update an existing event with new data.
Delete an event by its ID.
Join an event as an attendee.

Prerequisites

Node.js and npm installed on your machine
MongoDB database

Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/excellencyjumo/EventTracker.git

Navigate to the project directory:

cd EventTracker

Install the dependencies:

npm install package.json

Set up the environment variables:

Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following variables:

DATABASE_URL=mongodb://localhost:27017
DATABASE_NAME=eventtracker
SECRET_KEY=your-secret-key

Make sure to replace the values with your own MongoDB connection URL, database name, and a secret key for authentication.

Usage

Start the server:

npm run start

Access the API endpoints using a tool like Postman or curl.

API Endpoints

GET /api/v3/app/events?id=:event_id - Get an event by its unique ID.
GET /api/v3/app/events?type=latest&limit=5&page=1 - Get the latest events with pagination support.
POST /api/v3/app/events - Create a new event.
PUT /api/v3/app/events/:id - Update an existing event.
DELETE /api/v3/app/events/:id - Delete an event by its ID.
POST /api/v3/app/events/:eventId/attend - Join an event as an attendee.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.