Event Genie Backend Setup

Event Genie is a platform that helps you find and create events that you'll love. Discover events tailored to your interests, connect with like-minded individuals, and create memorable experiences.

Tech Stack

• Node.js
• Express
• TypeScript
• PostgreSQL
• Socket.io

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• PostgreSQL

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/NexGenCoder/event-genie-backend
   cd event-genie-backend

2. Install dependencies

   yarn

3. Set up environment variables

   Create a .env file in the root directory of your project and add the following environment variables:

   PORT=<port_number>(default: 3001)
   
   DB_USER=<your_postgres_username>
   DB_HOST=<your_postgres_host>(default: 127.0.0.1)
   DB_NAME=<your_postgres_database>
   DB_PASSWORD=<your_postgres_password>
   DB_PORT=<your_postgres_port>(default: 5432)
   
   # GOOGLE AUTH
   GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID=<your_google_client_id>
   GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET=<your_google_client_secret>
   GOOGLE_CALLBACK_URL=http://<your_backend_url>/auth/google/callback
   
   CORS_ORIGIN=<your_frontend_url>
   SESSION_SECRET=<your_session_secret>
   JWT_SECRET_KEY=<your_jwt_secret_key>
   CLIENT_URL=<your_frontend_url>
   
   CLEAN_DB_PASSWORD=<your_clean_db_password>
   SEED_DB_PASSWORD=<your_seed_db_password>

   Note: Ensure there are no spaces around the = sign in the .env file.

4. Run the PostgreSQL server

   Make sure your PostgreSQL server is running. You can use the following command to start PostgreSQL:

   sudo service postgresql start

5. Create the database

   Connect to PostgreSQL and create the database:

   CREATE DATABASE <your_postgres_database_name>;

6. Run database migrations

   Migration is run automatically when the server is started.

7. Start the server

   yarn start

   The server should now be running on http://localhost:3001.

8. API docs Link

Contact

If you have any questions or feedback, please reach out to us at @sahsisunny.