Open platform ( Instructions To be updated)

A platform built with Node.js, Express.js, and Postgres for robust database and AWS for file storage capabilities.

https://github.com/fescii/avalq.git

Features

• Dynamic Content: Create and easily manage engaging stories/posts.
• Secure User Authentication: JWT ensures secure login and authentication.
• Media Storage: Upload and integrate images or other media for enhanced articles (powered by AWS Storage).
• Modern Frontend Design: todo(current).

Technologies

• Node.js: Server-side runtime environment.
• Express.js: Web application framework.
• S3: An Amazon web service providing scalable storage capabilities.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm (or another package manager) installed on your system

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/fescii/qval.git
   

2. Install Dependencies

   cd qval
   npm install
   

3. Environment Variables Create a .env file in the project's root directory.

   Add the following variables, replacing placeholders with your Supabase credentials:

   #PORT
   PORT=3000
   
   # Database Configs
   POSTGRES_DB_HOST=YOUR_DATABASE_HOST
   POSTGRES_DB_USER=YOUR_DATABASE_USER
   POSTGRES_DB_PASSWORD=YOUR_DATABASE_PASSWORD
   POSTGRES_DB_NAME=YOUR_DATABASE_NAME
   POSTGRES_DB_PORT=YOUR_DATABASE_PORT
   
   # AUTH JWT & HASH
   AUTH_SECRET=YOUR_AUTH_SECRET
   HASH_SECRET=YOUR_HASH_SECRET
   JWT_EXPIRY=86400
   
   
   # Generating development-only key & cert (use this in Linux)
   # - openssl req -x509 -newkey rsa:4096 -nodes -keyout key.pem -out cert.pem -days 365 -subj '/CN=localhost'
   
   

4. Running the project

   npm start
   

Notes

Please take a look at the express, Sequelize, and Postgres documentation for setting up your project.

Contributing

This project welcomes contributions! Feel free to:

Open issues to report bugs or suggest features.
Fork the repository and create pull requests to propose changes and improvements.

Let's build a fantastic platform experience together!