Auction-System

Welcome to the exciting world of the Live Auctions System's Backend APIs! This document takes you on a journey into the heart of our dynamic system, where you'll discover the powerful APIs that drive the seamless operation of live auctions. Our backend APIs handle a multitude of tasks, from user authentication and data management to interaction with the database. With these APIs, you'll be able to create, manage, and participate in live auctions with ease.

Technologies Used

• Node.js and Express: Our backend is built using Node.js and the Express framework, providing a robust and efficient environment for handling API requests and responses.

• PostgreSQL with Sequelize: We utilize PostgreSQL as our relational database, and Sequelize as the ORM ( Object-Relational Mapping) to interact with the database, making data manipulation and querying more intuitive.

• JWT (JSON Web Tokens): Authentication is secured using JSON Web Tokens. JWTs provide a reliable and stateless way of securely transmitting information between parties.

• Socket.IO: For real-time interactions during live auctions, we integrate Socket.IO, enabling bid updates, notifications, and dynamic engagement.

• Docker and Docker Compose: The entire backend system is containerized using Docker, ensuring seamless deployment and consistent environments across different platforms. Docker Compose simplifies multi-container deployments.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure registration and login for both administrators and clients. Password recovery mechanisms are also provided for user convenience.

• Admin Actions: Admin users have comprehensive control over the system. They can view registered users, manage live auctions (create, update, deactivate), and oversee the auction process.

• Auction Management: The system provides endpoints to view upcoming live auctions, retrieve detailed auction information, and explore associated products.

• Items Management: Admins can create, update, and delete items, as well as view all items in the system.

• Bidding Conditions: Admins can set detailed bidding conditions for items, providing users with essential information before bidding.

• Bidding: Clients can actively participate in auctions by placing bids on products. APIs enable bid placement and retrieval, fostering engagement and competition.

• Dynamic Interaction: Our APIs support real-time interactions during live auctions, creating a thrilling experience for both admins and clients.