Booking App

Introduction

This booking app is a simple demonstration of a room booking system, showcasing key technologies and patterns in software development.

Technology Stack

• Node.js (LTS version 20.11.0)
• NestJS
• PostgreSQL
• Prisma (ORM)
• Redis (Caching)
• RabbitMQ (Message Queue)
• Swagger (Documentation)
• pnpm (Package Manager)

Getting Started

Install dependencies:

pnpm install

Start the app with Docker Compose:

pnpm run docker:up

Stop the app:

pnpm run docker:down

Database Migrations

Run migrations:

pnpm run db:migrate

Seed the database (optional):

pnpm run db:seed

Reset the database and migrate (optional):

pnpm run db:migrate:reset

Accessing Documentation

📝 Swagger API: documentation is available at http://localhost:3000/api.

📝 Postman Collection: collection for API testing is available at http://localhost:3000/api-json.

Architecture Highlights:

• Caching Strategy: Redis caching is used for room availability checks.
• Message Queue: RabbitMQ handles asynchronous tasks like email notifications.
• Database Design: Efficient management of bookings and tracking room availability.