DevTinder

A modern, real-time developer networking platform that connects developers based on their skills, interests, and projects. Inspired by Tinder, DevTinder makes it easy for developers to find and connect with like-minded professionals.

🚀 Features

• 🔐 Secure authentication and user profiles
• 🔍 Real-time connection requests and responses
• 🔄 Profile matching based on skills and interests
• 📱 Real-time notifications using Socket.IO
• 📊 User feed with relevant connections
• 🔄 Profile editing and password management
• 📧 Email notifications for important updates

📁 Project Structure

src/
├── config/          # Configuration files
├── controllers/     # API controllers
├── middleware/      # Express middleware
├── models/         # MongoDB models
├── routes/         # API routes
├── services/       # Business logic services
├── utils/          # Utility functions
└── app.js          # Main application file

📱 Architecture

graph TD
    A[Client] --> B[Express Server]
    B --> C[Auth Service]
    B --> D[Profile Service]
    B --> E[Connection Service]
    B --> F[Notification Service]
    
    C --> G[JWT]
    C --> H[Password Hashing]
    
    D --> I[MongoDB]
    D --> J[Profile Management]
    
    E --> K[Connection Requests]
    E --> L[Real-time Updates]
    
    F --> M[Socket.IO]
    F --> N[Email Service]
    
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px
    style B fill:#bbf,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px
    style C fill:#bfb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px
    style D fill:#bfb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px
    style E fill:#bfb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px
    style F fill:#bfb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px
    style G fill:#bfb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px
    style H fill:#bfb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px
    style I fill:#bfb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px
    style J fill:#bfb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px
    style K fill:#bfb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px
    style L fill:#bfb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px
    style M fill:#bfb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px
    style N fill:#bfb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px

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Architecture Overview

DevTinder follows a clean, modular architecture with clear separation of concerns:

1. Client Layer

   • Handles user interface and real-time updates
   • Communicates with Express Server via REST APIs
   • Uses Socket.IO for real-time features

2. Express Server

   • Central hub for all services
   • Handles API routing and business logic
   • Manages real-time communication

3. Core Services

   • Authentication Service: User authentication and authorization
   • Profile Service: User profiles and data management
   • Connection Service: Connection requests and matching
   • Notification Service: Real-time updates and email notifications

4. Data Layer

   • MongoDB: Stores user data, profiles, and connections
   • JWT: Handles authentication tokens
   • Socket.IO: Enables real-time communication
   • AWS SES: Handles email notifications

This architecture ensures scalability, maintainability, and real-time responsiveness while keeping the system modular and easy to extend.

Architecture Overview

DevTinder follows a modular architecture with clear separation of concerns:

1. Client Layer

   • Handles user interface and real-time updates
   • Communicates with Express Server via REST APIs

2. Express Server

   • Central hub for all services
   • Handles API routing and business logic
   • Manages real-time communication

3. Core Services

   • Authentication Service: Handles user authentication and authorization
   • Profile Service: Manages user profiles and data
   • Connection Service: Handles connection requests and matching
   • Notification Service: Manages real-time updates and email notifications

4. Data Layer

   • MongoDB: Stores user data, profiles, and connections
   • JWT: Handles authentication tokens
   • Socket.IO: Enables real-time communication
   • AWS SES: Handles email notifications

This architecture ensures scalability, maintainability, and real-time responsiveness while keeping the system modular and easy to extend.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Backend: Node.js with Express
• Database: MongoDB with Mongoose
• Authentication: JWT & Bcrypt
• Real-time: Socket.IO
• Email: AWS SES
• Cron Jobs: node-cron
• Validation: Validator
• Date Handling: date-fns
• Environment: dotenv

📦 Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Create a .env file with the following variables:

   MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_uri
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=your_aws_access_key
   AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=your_aws_secret_key
   

4. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

📖 API Documentation

For detailed API documentation including request/response formats, headers, and parameters, check our API Documentation.

API Endpoints Overview

• Authentication

  • POST /auth/signup
  • POST /auth/login
  • POST /auth/logout

• Profile Management

  • GET /profile/view
  • PATCH /profile/edit
  • PATCH /profile/password

• Connections

  • POST /connections/request/send/:status/:userId
  • POST /connections/request/review/:status/:requestId
  • GET /user/connections
  • GET /user/requests/received
  • GET /user/feed

📱 Real-time Features

• Real-time connection requests and responses
• Live updates to user feed
• Instant notifications for new connections
• Real-time status updates

🛡️ Security Features

• JWT-based authentication
• Bcrypt password hashing
• CORS protection
• Input validation
• Secure cookie handling
• Rate limiting

📝 License

ISC License

👤 Author

Yashpreet Bathla

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DevTinder is a modern developer networking platform that brings the simplicity of Tinder to professional connections in the tech industry. Connect with developers who share your interests and skills in real-time.