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VidShare: Advanced Video Sharing Platform
Overview
VidShare is a comprehensive video hosting platform, similar to YouTube, built with a robust backend using Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, and various modern web technologies. This project showcases advanced features, industry-standard practices, and a scalable architecture designed to handle complex video sharing functionalities.
Core Features
User Authentication and Security
- JWT Authentication: Implements secure token-based authentication for user sessions.
- Password Hashing: Utilizes bcrypt for secure password storage and verification.
Video Management
- Upload and Streaming: Enables users to upload, store, and stream video content.
- Engagement Features: Implements like, dislike, comment, and reply functionalities for videos.
- Subscription System: Allows users to subscribe to channels and manage subscriptions.
Advanced Backend Capabilities
- MongoDB with Mongoose: Utilizes MongoDB for efficient data storage and Mongoose for advanced data modeling.
- Aggregation and Pagination: Implements MongoDB aggregation pipelines and pagination for optimized data retrieval.
- Cloudinary Integration: Manages image uploading and processing using Cloudinary's cloud services.
Technical Stack
- Backend: Node.js, Express.js
- Database: MongoDB with Mongoose ORM
- Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
- File Handling: Multer for uploads, Cloudinary for cloud storage
- Security: bcrypt for password hashing, environment variables for sensitive data
- Development: Nodemon for hot-reloading, Prettier for code formatting
Key Highlights
- Scalable Architecture: Designed with a modular structure for easy maintenance and scalability.
- Comprehensive API: Includes endpoints for user management, video operations, interactions, and more.
- Security-First Approach: Implements best practices in authentication, data protection, and error handling.
- Performance Optimized: Utilizes caching, efficient database queries, and cloud services for optimal performance.