Digitalcube-Task-Event-Management-API

Overview

This project is an Event Management API built in Node.js that allows users to create, view, update, and delete events. Additionally, users can register for events, and the API sends a confirmation email upon successful registration.

Task: Event Management API

Goal: Build a simple event management API with the following features:

Event Creation: Users can create new events.
Event Retrieval: Users can view a list of events or details of a specific event.
Event Update: Users can update existing events.
Event Deletion: Users can delete events.
User Registration: Users can register for an event and receive a confirmation email.

Requirements

API Endpoints

POST /events: Create a new event.
- Fields: name, description, date, location.
GET /events: Retrieve a list of events with pagination support.
GET /events/:id: Retrieve event details by ID.
PUT /events/:id: Update event details by ID.
DELETE /events/:id: Delete an event by ID.
POST /events/:id/register: Register a user for the event.
- Fields: name, email.

Database

Use MongoDB to store event data and user registrations.

Validation

Validate incoming data using Joi.
Ensure the event's date is not in the past during creation or updating.

Error Handling

Implement proper error handling for:
- Invalid data.
- Non-existent event IDs.
- Failed email delivery.

Additional Features

Pagination: Add pagination for listing events.
File Upload: Implement file upload functionality for event banners or images.

Project Setup

Prerequisites

Node.js (v22.1.0 or higher)
MongoDB (Local or Atlas)
Nodemailer (for email functionality)
Ethereal test account

Installation

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/your-username/Digitalcube-Task-Event-Management-API.git
cd Digitalcube-Task-Event-Management-API

Install Dependencies
```
npm install
```
Set Up Environment Variables

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

MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
PORT=5000
ETHEREAL_USER=your_ethereal_user
ETHEREAL_PASS=your_ethereal_password

Running the Server
```
npm run start
```

The server will run on http://localhost:5000.

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