YouTweet is a backend-focused social sharing API inspired by the features of YouTube and Twitter. It allows users to upload videos, interact with others, and manage their content in a scalable and secure environment. This project is built with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, with a focus on modular architecture and clean code.

• User Authentication and Authorization:

  • Sign up, log in, and manage accounts securely.
  • Role-based access control for features like admin dashboards.

• Video Upload and Management:

  • Support for uploading videos with metadata.
  • Efficient video storage and retrieval.

• Social Interactions:

  • Like, comment, and share functionality.
  • Follower and following system to enable user interactions.

• Scalable Architecture:

  • Modular design for easy maintenance and scalability.
  • Integration with cloud services for video hosting.

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB, Mongoose
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT), bcrypt
• File Storage: Multer (local setup), options for cloud storage (e.g., AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage)
• Environment Management: dotenv
• Testing: Jest, Supertest

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/YouTweet.git
   cd YouTweet

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install

3. Setup Environment Variables Create a .env file in the root directory and provide the following details:

   PORT=5000
   MONGO_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/youtweet
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   CLOUD_STORAGE_URL=your_cloud_storage_url (optional)

4. Run the Server

   npm start

   The server will start at http://localhost:5000.

• POST /api/users/register - Register a new user.
• POST /api/users/login - Log in with credentials.
• GET /api/users/profile - Get user profile (authenticated).

• POST /api/videos/upload - Upload a video.
• GET /api/videos/:id - Retrieve video details.
• DELETE /api/videos/:id - Delete a video (authorized).

• POST /api/interactions/like - Like a video.
• POST /api/interactions/comment - Comment on a video.

YouTweet/
├── src/
│   ├── controllers/      # Business logic
│   ├── models/           # Database schemas
│   ├── routes/           # API routes
│   ├── middlewares/      # Middleware functions
│   ├── utils/            # Utility functions
│   ├── db/               # Database connection setup
│   └── app.js            # Express app setup
├── tests/                # Test cases
├── .env.example          # Example environment variables
├── package.json          # Node.js dependencies
├── README.md             # Project documentation
└── server.js             # Entry point

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature: git checkout -b feature-name
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add feature name'
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature-name
5. Submit a pull request.

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

• Inspired by social platforms like YouTube and Twitter.
• Built with ❤️ using Node.js and MongoDB.

Feel free to explore and contribute to YouTweet! Let us build something awesome together.