ExpressJS Backend for Baddit.life

This repository hosts the ExpressJS backend for Baddit.life, a Reddit clone. The backend is implemented with ExpressJS and utilizes PassportJS for session authentication. Redis is employed as the session store, offering efficient session management. Data is stored in PostgreSQL for reliable and scalable storage capabilities.

Front end code

TBA

Installation

Install with npm:

1. Clone the project

2. Navigate into project directory and install dependencies

  npm install

3. Create .env file in project root following .env.example

4. Build and start the project

  npm run build
  npm run start