- Navigate to the
backenddirectory. cd ./backend- Create a
.envfile by copying the contents ofenv.exampleand filling in your information. - Install dependencies:
npm install - Start the express server:
npm run dev
App will be available at port:4000
Admin Account creation is restricted to lift go to auth controller and remove it.
- User Authentication and Authorization: Students and instructors can sign up and log in to the platform using their email addresses and passwords. The platform also supports OTP (One-Time Password) verification and forgot password functionality for added security.
- Course Management: Instructors can create, read, update, and delete courses, as well as manage course content and media. Students can view and rate courses.
- Payment Integration: Students will purchase and enroll in courses by completing the checkout flow, followed by Razorpay integration for payment handling.
- Cloud-based Media Management: BrainForge uses Cloudinary, a cloud-based media management service, to store and manage all media content, including images, videos, and documents.
- Markdown Formatting: Course content in document format is stored in Markdown format, allowing for easier display and rendering on the front-end.
The back-end of BrainForge uses various frameworks, libraries, and tools to ensure its functionality and performance, including:
- Node.js: Used as the primary framework for the back-end.
- Express.js: Used as a web application framework, providing a range of features and tools for building web applications.
- MongoDB: Used as the primary database, providing a flexible and scalable data storage solution.
- JWT (JSON Web Tokens): Used for authentication and authorization, providing a secure and reliable way to manage user credentials.
- Bcrypt: Used for password hashing, adding an extra layer of security to user data.
- Mongoose: Used as an Object Data Modeling (ODM) library, providing a way to interact with MongoDB using JavaScript.