Digital Marketplace - The Unknowns

Welcome to the Digital Marketplace backend! This project is built using Node.js (Express), Prisma, and PostgreSQL (Neon). It features a robust architecture with a wallet system, product management, and secure authentication.

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Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure you have the following installed on your machine:

• Node.js (v22 LTS recommended for stability)
• npm (v10 or higher)

Note

• PostgreSQL (Managed via Neon.tech)

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Getting Started

Follow these steps to set up the project locally:

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Open-Source-Community/The_Unknowns_S-T.git
cd The_Unknowns_S-T

2. Install Dependencies

npm install

3. Environment Configuration

Create a .env file in the root directory and add your Neon PostgreSQL connection string:

DATABASE_URL="your_neon_link_here"

4. Initialize Prisma

Generate the Prisma Client to sync with the database schema:

npx prisma generate

5. Run the Application

Start the server using nodemon for development:

npm run dev

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📂 Project Structure (Clean Architecture)

The project is organized within the src/ directory to separate concerns:

src/config: Global configurations (e.g., Prisma Client instance).

src/routes: Defines API endpoints and maps them to controllers.

src/controllers: Handles incoming requests and sends back responses.

src/services: Contains the core business logic and database interactions.

src/middlewares: Logic that runs before reaching controllers (e.g., Auth checks).

Testing

API Base URL: http://localhost:3001/api.

Testing Tool: Use the REST Client extension in VS Code. Check test.http for example requests.

Database GUI: Run Prisma Studio to visualize your Neon data:

npx prisma studio