Reddit Api Clone - (Part 1)
This repo is for a series called 'Build a Reddit API Clone' You can follow this YouTube series at Build a Reddit API Clone - Part 1.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of how Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB.
- If you don't feel comfortable with with your skills with either Node.js / Express.js / MongoDB or just want a refresher there are some awesome tutorials to get you up and running that are linked below.
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What is Node.js Exactly? by LearnCode.academy
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Node.js Tutorial for absolute beginners by Traversy Media
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Express Tutorial by Derek Banas
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ExpressJS Crash Course by Traversy Media
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MongoDB Tutorial by Derek Banas
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NodeJS MongoDB Tutorial by Derek Banas
- A running instance of MongoDB
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Install MongoDB Community Edition on OS X
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Install MongoDB Community Edition on Windows
- You also have the option of creating a sandbox MongoDB instance on mLab or another MongoDB hosting service and connecting to that.
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mLab
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Connecting to mLab DB instance
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Download Postman to test and work with our API - Postman Download
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Clone this repo, run npm install
, open repo in your text editor of choice, and run npm start
now we're ready to go!
Bonus: Look over the Mongoose documentation.