Dating App 💘

Project Overview

This is a Tinder-like dating web application that allows users to create profiles, set preferences, match with potential partners, and chat in real-time.

Technologies Stack

• Frontend: Vue.js
• Backend: Express.js, Node.js
• Database: PostgreSQL
• DevOps: Docker, Docker Compose

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Docker
• Docker Compose
• Git

Project Setup

1. Clone the Repository

git clone <your-repository-url>
cd <project-directory>

2. Environment Configuration

Create a .env file in the root directory with necessary environment variables like the .env.example and add:

• random jwt access token
• random jwt refresh token
• address mail for sending verification and reset password mail
• password of the mail address

3. Launch the Application

To start the entire application, run:

docker-compose up

This will build and start four containers:

• Frontend (Vue.js)
• Backend (Express.js)
• PostgreSQL Database
• pgAdmin (Database Management)

4. Access the Application

Open your browser and navigate to:

• Application: http://localhost:8080
• pgAdmin: http://localhost:5050

Project Structure

project-root/
│
├── frontend/           # Vue.js frontend
├── backend/            # Express.js backend
├── database/           # PostgreSQL database scripts
├── docker-compose.yml  # Docker Compose configuration
└── README.md           # Project documentation

Features

• User Profile Creation
• Preference Settings
• Real-time Matching
• Instant Messaging
• User Authentication

Development

Frontend Development

cd frontend
npm install
npm run serve

Backend Development

cd backend
npm install
npm run dev

Docker Management

• Start Containers: docker-compose up
• Stop Containers: docker-compose down
• Rebuild Containers: docker-compose up --build

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
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

License

Specify your project's license here (e.g., MIT, Apache 2.0)