🚀 The Importance of Understanding Social Networking Basics 🚀

In today's digital era, almost every website incorporates social media components. Whether you're browsing through reviews on Amazon, checking out product ratings on Flipkart, or engaging in discussions on Reddit, social networking features are ubiquitous. They drive user interaction and engagement, making it crucial for tech enthusiasts and professionals to grasp the fundamentals of social networking websites.

🔍 Why Should You Care?

Understanding these basics is not just about building traditional social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter

• E-commerce Sites: User reviews and ratings (like on Amazon) play a vital role in purchasing decisions.
• Content Platforms: Comments, likes, and shares (as seen on YouTube and blogs) increase user interaction.
• Professional Networks: LinkedIn recommendations and endorsements help build professional credibility.

🛠️ Exciting Backend Project Opportunity!

This backend project that encapsulates these social networking principles, designed with industry best practices like Test-Driven Development (TDD).
Here's a glimpse into the project features:

🌐 Application Routes

🔑 Auth Routes

1. /auth/login: Log in a user using their credentials.
2. /auth/register: Register a new user to the system.
3. /auth/logout: Log out a user from the system.
4. /auth/refresh: Refresh the user's authentication token.

👤 User Routes

1. /users: Fetch a list of all users.
2. /users/:userId: Fetch details of a specific user.
3. /users/:userId/avatar: Fetch the avatar of a specific user.
4. /users/:userId/follow: Follow a specific user.
5. /users/:userId/unfollow: Unfollow a specific user.
6. /users/:userId/recommendations: Fetch recommendations for a specific user

📝 Post Routes

1. /posts: Fetch a list of all posts.
2. /posts/:postId: Fetch details of a specific post.
3. /posts/:postId/photo: Fetch the photo of a specific post.
4. /posts/:postId/comment: Comment on a specific post.
5. /posts/:postId/uncomment: Delete a comment on a specific post.
6. /posts/:postId/like: Like a specific post.
7. /posts/:postId/unlike: Unlike a specific post.
8. /posts/by/user/:userId: Fetch all posts by a specific user.
9. /posts/feed/user/:userId: Get the feed for a specific user.

📋 Self Routes

1. /self: Fetch information about the logged-in user.

🔧 Built with Precision
This project adheres to best practices, including TDD, to ensure robust and maintainable code. In a job market that increasingly demands senior-level expertise, writing clean and efficient code is non-negotiable.

📎 Check it Out on GitHub!
Explore the project in detail on my GitHub profile: https://lnkd.in/gCiFTSfF

Stay tuned! The frontend for this backend application will be released soon, providing a complete full-stack solution.

Happy coding! 🌟