Project Name: HobbyHatch

• Client Live URL
• Server Live URL

Project Purpose: HobbyHatch

HobbyHatch is a web platform designed to help individuals connect through shared interests by discovering, joining, or creating local hobby-based groups. Whether it’s book clubs, hiking crews, painting circles, or any other passion-driven activity, HobbyHatch aims to build vibrant, interest-focused communities that foster real-life social engagement and meaningful connections.

This platform addresses the growing need for offline community and social interaction in an increasingly digital world. By offering an intuitive and accessible space for users to explore hobbies and meet like-minded people nearby, HobbyHatch empowers users to turn their personal interests into shared experiences.

🔑 Key Features of HobbyHub

1. Hobby Discovery

• Browse a wide range of hobbies (e.g., photography, hiking, chess, painting).
• Filter hobbies by category, popularity, or trending status.

2. Local Group Finder

• Search for nearby groups based on location and hobby.
• View group details including member count, activity frequency, and upcoming events.

3. Group Creation & Management

• Users can start new hobby groups with customizable settings.

4. Community Interaction

• Reaction and comment features on posts and event pages.

5. Mobile-Optimized & Responsive Design

• Seamless experience across devices.

Dependencies

• express js - 5.1.0
• mongo db - 6.16.0
• dotenv - 16.5.0
• cors - 2.8.5

🚀 Getting Started

To get the backend server up and running on your local machine, follow these simple steps.

Prerequisites

Make sure you have Node.js and npm installed. MongoDB should also be installed and running.

• Node.js & npm:

  npm install npm@latest -g

• MongoDB: Install MongoDB

Running the Server

1. Create a .env file in the root of your project and add your environment variables:

   PORT=3000
   DB_USER=your_mongodb_username
   DB_PASS=your_mongodb_password

   • PORT: The port your backend server will run on (defaulting to 3000 if not specified).
   • DB_USER & DB_PASS: Your MongoDB Atlas cluster username and password.
   • NODE_ENV: Set to production in production environments for secure cookie handling (secure and sameSite settings).
2. Start the backend server:

   npm start

   The server will typically run on the port specified in your .env file (e.g., http://localhost:3000).

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🗺️ API Endpoints

Here's a detailed overview of the API endpoints provided by this backend:

Method	Endpoint	Description	Authentication
GET	/user	Retrieves a list of all users	Public
GET	/user/:id	Retrieves user details, including a list of enrolled course IDs from the enrollments collection	Privet
POST	/user	Creates a new user in the database	Public
PATCH	/user	Update user data	Privet
GET	/hobbies	Retrieves a list of all hobbies	Public
GET	/hobbies/:id	Retrieves hobbies details, including a list of enrolled course IDs from the enrollments	Public
POST	/hobbies	Creates new hobbies	Public
PUT	/hobbies/:id	Updates the hobbies	Privet
DELETE	/hobbies/:id	Delete a particuler hobbie	Privet

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions are what make the open-source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.

If you have a suggestion that would make this better, please fork the repo and create a pull request. You can also simply open an issue with the tag "enhancement".

1. Fork the Project
2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

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📞 Contact

Syed Mohiuddin Meshal - syedmohiuddinmeshal24@gmail.com