This repository contains the backend code for a YouTube clone application. The backend is built using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB and provides essential features for a video-sharing platform, such as user authentication, video management, and social interactions like subscribing, liking, commenting, and more.
- User Authentication: Secure login and registration using JWT tokens (access and refresh tokens).
- Video Management: Users can upload, update, and delete videos, with media storage handled by Cloudinary.
- Subscriptions: Users can subscribe to channels and manage their subscriptions.
- Likes: Users can like videos and comments to show their appreciation.
- Tweets & Comments: Users can post tweets, comment on videos, and like comments to interact with the content.
- User Profile: Users can update their profile information, including avatars and other personal details.
- Node.js: A JavaScript runtime for building server-side applications.
- Express.js: A fast and minimalist web framework for Node.js.ā
- MongoDB: A NoSQL database for storing application data.
- Mongoose: An ODM (Object Data Modeling) library for MongoDB and Node.js.
- JWT: JSON Web Tokens for secure user authentication.
- Cloudinary: A cloud storage service for managing video and image uploads.
All routes have been thoroughly tested using Postman to ensure they work as intended. Each functionality, including authentication, video management, and interactions, has been validated for reliability.
This project was inspired by and developed while following the Chai aur Code backend series. Through this learning journey, I've gained deep insights into Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. While the codebase draws from the series, I've adapted and implemented each concept to fit this YouTube clone's specific needs, enhancing my understanding of backend development.