School Resource Exchange App – Backend

Backend server for a district-wide asset-sharing platform that helps teachers share, claim, and track extra assets.

Built with a scalable architecture, secure authentication, and real-time updates to streamline resource management.

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🚀 Features

👩‍🏫 Teacher APIs

• JWT authentication for secure login/signup.
• Post, edit, and delete asset listings with image uploads.
• Browse/search items and claim assets.
• View claim status, pickup confirmations, and transfer history.
• Real-time claim status notifications.

🛠️ Admin APIs

• Manage teacher accounts and permissions.
• Manage principals accounts
• View asset movement across schools/districts.
• Maintain legal data(privacy policy, terms, conditions, etc)

🛠️ Principal APIs

• Oversea the teachers under principal
• Approve assets under the principal
• Maintain legal data(privacy policy, terms, conditions, etc)

⚙️ Backend Highlights

• Authentication: JWT with role-based access control.
• Real-time: Socket.IO for notifications.
• File Storage: AWS S3 integration.
• Databases: MongoDB.
• Payments: Stripe API integration.
• Hosting: AWS/DigitalOcean deployment.

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🛠 Tech Stack

• Language: TypeScript
• Framework: Node.js + Express.js
• Databases: MongoDB
• Real-time: Socket.IO
• Cloud: AWS EC2, AWS S3

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📦 Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/junayednoman/alyse-backend
   cd alyse-backend