XFlix-Node

XFlix is a video-sharing platform designed to host and share videos worldwide. It facilitates video uploading through external links (e.g., from YouTube) and provides a seamless video playback experience.

• Backend: XFlix Backend

Project Overview

During the development of XFlix, the following milestones were achieved:

• Built XFlix Backend: Developed the backend infrastructure using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB from scratch.
• Implemented REST APIs: Developed a set of 5 REST APIs to handle various functionalities of the platform.
• Enhanced GET /v1/videos Endpoint: Improved the GET /v1/videos endpoint to support features such as video title search, filtering by genres and content rating, and sorting by upload date or view count.
• Utilized MongoDB: Leveraged MongoDB for persisting video data, ensuring efficient storage and retrieval.
• Full-stack Deployment: Integrated the backend with XFlix frontend and deployed the full-stack application for public access.

Scope of Work

The project scope included the implementation of the following REST APIs:

• GET /v1/videos: Retrieve a list of videos with various filtering and sorting options.
• GET /v1/videos/:videoId: Retrieve details of a specific video.
• POST /v1/videos: Upload a new video.
• PATCH /v1/videos/:videoId/votes: Update votes for a specific video.
• PATCH /v1/videos/:videoId/views: Update views count for a specific video.

Skills Utilized

The development of XFlix involved the application of various skills, including:

• Node.js: Used for server-side scripting and backend development.
• Express.js: Employed to build robust and scalable APIs.
• MongoDB: Utilized as the database management system for storing video data.
• REST API: Designed and implemented RESTful APIs for communication between frontend and backend.
• Postman: Used for testing and documenting APIs during development.

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Getting Started

To get started with XFlix, follow these steps:

1. Clone this repository.
2. Install dependencies using npm install.
3. Start the server using npm start.
4. Access the XFlix application through your web browser.
5. Use Postman or any other tool to interact.