Event Connection Platform

A real-time event management platform enabling users to create, manage, and participate in events with real-time communication.

Features

• Login, Sign-Up
• User Authentication (JWT, Bcrypt)
• Role-Based Access Control
• Event Creation & Filtering
• Real-Time Friend Requests
• Live Chat in Event Lobbies
• WebSocket-based Communication
• Private Messaging

Tech Stack

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT, Bcrypt
• Real-time Communication: Socket.IO, WebSockets, Redis
• Deployment & Management: Docker, PM2
• Frontend: React.js, Vite, Tailwind CSS

Responsibilities

Backend

• Developed all backend APIs
• Integrated Socket.IO for real-time chat
• Implemented JWT authentication
• Designed event filtering & management
• Optimized WebSockets using Redis
• Deployed backend on Render

Frontend

• Built the user interface with React.js and Vite
• Designed responsive UI using Tailwind CSS
• Implemented event filtering and creation features
• Integrated WebSockets for real-time interactions
• Connected frontend with backend APIs
• Ensured smooth user experience with error handling

Installation & Setup

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16+)
• MongoDB
• Redis (for WebSocket optimization)

Backend Setup

cd backend
npm install
npm start

Frontend Setup

cd frontend
npm install
npm run dev

API Endpoints

Authentication API

Base URL

https://two447-event-connection-platform-2.onrender.com

1. Signup

URL: /user/signup

Method: POST

Headers: Content-Type: application/json

Request Body:

{
  "email": "user@example.com",
  "password": "securepassword",
  "role": "participant"
}

Response (Success 201):

{
  "msg": "Your Account Created Successfully",
  "payload": {
    "_id": "userId",
    "email": "user@example.com",
    "role": "participant",
    "createdAt": "timestamp"
  }
}

2. Login

URL: /user/login

Method: POST

Request Body:

{
  "email": "user@example.com",
  "password": "securepassword"
}

Response (Success 200):

{
  "message": "Login successful",
  "accessToken": "JWT Access Token",
  "user": {
    "id": "userId",
    "email": "user@example.com",
    "role": "participant"
  }
}

3. Refresh Token

URL: /user/refresh

Method: POST

Response (Success 200):

{
  "accessToken": "New JWT Access Token"
}

4. Logout

URL: /user/logout

Method: POST

Response (Success 204): No content. Refresh token cleared from cookies.

Event API

5. Create Event

URL: /events

Method: POST

Headers: Authorization: Bearer <AccessToken>

Request Body:

{
  "name": "Tech Conference",
  "location": "City Center",
  "description": "Annual tech conference for developers.",
  "startDate": "2025-02-01T10:00:00Z",
  "endDate": "2025-02-01T18:00:00Z",
  "category": ["technology"],
  "imageUrl": "http://example.com/event-image.jpg"
}

Response (Success 201):

{
  "message": "Event created successfully",
  "event": {
    "id": "eventId",
    "name": "Tech Conference",
    "location": "City Center",
    "createdBy": "userId"
  }
}

6. Get All Events

URL: /events

Method: GET

Response (Success 200):

{
  "events": [
    {
      "id": "eventId",
      "name": "Tech Conference",
      "location": "City Center",
      "startDate": "2025-02-01T10:00:00Z",
      "endDate": "2025-02-01T18:00:00Z",
      "category": ["technology"]
    }
  ]
}

Deployment

The backend is deployed on Render and can be accessed at:

https://two447-event-connection-platform-2.onrender.com

The frontend is deployed on Vercel and can be accessed at:

https://silver-piroshki-ab1de7.netlify.app/

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Contact

For any queries, reach out via GitHub or email.