News Backend

This is the backend system for a News client application, developed using Express.js and MongoDB.

Features

1. Story Endpoints:

   • Fetch stories, including categories such as top, new, and best stories.
   • Implement pagination and sorting for stories.

2. Comment Endpoints:

   • Fetch comments for a selected story.
   • Implement pagination and sorting for comments.

3. User Management:

   • Fetch user profiles, displaying relevant information such as user's submissions, comments, creation date, and karma points.
   • Implement user authentication and authorization mechanisms.
   • Allow users to bookmark their favorite stories or comments.

4. Search Functionality:

   • Implement search functionality to allow users to search for stories or comments by keywords.

5. Error Handling and Logging:

   • Implement robust error handling and logging for better debugging and user experience.

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

ex: git clone https://github.com/your-username/Backend.git

2. Install dependencies: npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

• Create a .env file in the project root directory.
• Add the following variables:

  MONGODB_URI=your-mongodb-connection-string
  JWT_SECRET=your-jwt-secret
  

4. Start the server: The server will start running on http://localhost:3000.

Technologies Used

• Backend Framework: Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
• Error Handling: Custom error handling middleware
• Logging: Console logging