Introducing our Advanced Video Hosting Backend project! We've built a powerful backend infrastructure using modern technologies like Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Mongoose, JWT, Bcrypt, and more. Our goal is to provide you with a solid foundation for creating a video hosting platform similar to YouTube.
This backend includes essential features such as user authentication, video uploading, engagement metrics (likes, dislikes, comments, replies), subscription management, and much more. I've personally worked extensively on developing and refining the backend, gaining valuable experience in its production-level operation. This journey has given me a deep understanding of backend development intricacies.
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User Authentication: Utilizing industry-standard practices like JWT (JSON Web Tokens) and Bcrypt for secure user authentication.
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Video Management: Enable users to seamlessly upload, manage, and view videos within the platform.
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Engagement Metrics: Implement features such as likes, dislikes, comments, and replies to foster user engagement and interaction.
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Subscription Management: Allow users to subscribe to channels and manage their subscriptions effortlessly.
| Technology | Description | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Node.js | A powerful JavaScript runtime environment for building scalable server-side applications. | Documentation |
| Express.js | A minimalist web application framework for Node.js that facilitates the development of robust APIs. | Documentation |
| MongoDB | A versatile NoSQL database for storing and managing application data. | MongoDB Atlas |
| Mongoose | An elegant MongoDB object modeling tool for Node.js that provides a straightforward schema-based solution. | Documentation |
| JWT (JSON Web Tokens) | A standard for securely transmitting information between parties as a JSON object. | Documentation |
| Bcrypt | A popular encryption library used for hashing passwords to enhance security. | - |
| Dependency | Version |
|---|---|
| bcrypt | ^5.1.1 |
| cloudinary | ^2.0.1 |
| cookie-parser | ^1.4.6 |
| cors | ^2.8.5 |
| dotenv | ^16.4.1 |
| express | ^4.18.2 |
| jsonwebtoken | ^9.0.2 |
| mongoose | ^8.1.1 |
| mongoose-aggregate-paginate-v2 | ^1.0.7 |
| multer | ^1.4.5-lts.1 |
MongoDB Atlas is a fully managed cloud database service designed to automate the operational aspects of database management. It unifies operational and general AI data services to streamline building enterprise-ready AI-powered apps. MongoDB Atlas offers native vector storage and search capabilities, allowing you to go to market faster with minimal cost and complexity. It's free up to a certain threshold, typically around 400-500 MB of storage.
To get started with the project, follow these steps:
- Clone the repository from GitHub:
[gauravpatil97886/NodeTube-Backend-Hosting] - Navigate to the project directory.
- Install dependencies using npm or yarn:
npm installoryarn install - Set up your MongoDB database and configure the connection string in the project.
- Customize configuration files (if necessary).
- Run the application:
npm startoryarn start - Access the application in your preferred web browser.
For any questions, feedback, or support inquiries, please contact us at [[email protected]]. We're here to help!