Fundify is a comprehensive crowdfunding platform that allows users to engage in various types of crowdfunding campaigns, including donation-based, reward-based, and equity-based crowdfunding. This README file specifically covers the backend of the Fundify application.

• Note: Some features are currently in development and will be implemented in future updates.

• Donation-based Crowdfunding: Users can create campaigns to raise funds through donations from supporters who believe in their cause or project.

• Reward-based Crowdfunding: Campaign creators can offer unique rewards or perks to backers in exchange for their financial contributions.

• Equity-based Crowdfunding: Entrepreneurs and startups can seek investments from backers in exchange for equity shares in their venture.

• User Registration and Authentication: Secure user registration, login, and authentication system with advanced features like two-factor authentication (2FA).

• Campaign Creation: Intuitive campaign creation process with options to add rich media content, such as images and videos, and customize campaign details.

• Payment Processing: Integration with popular payment gateways like Stripe and PayPal to handle secure and reliable payment processing.

• Campaign Updates: Campaign creators can provide regular updates to keep their backers informed about the progress and milestones achieved.

• Backer Engagement: Users can interact with campaign creators through comments, likes, and shares, fostering community engagement.

• Search and Discovery: Advanced search and filtering options to help users discover campaigns based on categories, keywords, and popularity.

• Dashboard and Analytics: Comprehensive campaign dashboard with real-time analytics, funding progress, backer demographics, and engagement metrics.

• Real-Time Notifications: Real-time notifications for campaign updates, new backers, and important events using WebSockets or Push Notifications.

• Social Media Integration: Seamless integration with social media platforms for sharing campaigns, inviting friends, and expanding campaign reach.

• Machine Learning Recommendations: Personalized campaign recommendations for users based on their preferences and previous contributions.

• Multi-language Support: Localization and multi-language support to cater to a global user base.

• Accessibility: Adherence to accessibility guidelines (e.g., WCAG) to ensure the platform is accessible to users with disabilities.

• Data Security and Privacy: Implementation of robust security measures, data encryption, and compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR.

• Scalability and Performance: Highly scalable architecture with efficient data management and caching for optimal performance.

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js, and TypeScript for building a scalable and performant backend API.
• Database: PostgreSQL, a powerful and reliable relational database, for storing campaign and user data.
• Caching: Redis, an in-memory data store, for caching frequently accessed data and improving application performance.
• Payment Integration: Integration with popular payment gateways like Stripe and PayPal for handling secure and reliable payment transactions.
• Authentication and Authorization: Implementation of JWT-based authentication and authorization for securing user access to the application.
• Real-Time Functionality: Integration of WebSockets or Push Notifications for real-time updates and notifications.
• Social Media Integration: Integration with social media platforms for sharing campaigns and engaging with users.
• Machine Learning: Integration of machine learning algorithms and recommendation systems for personalized campaign suggestions.
• Localization: Implementation of multi-language support for catering to a global user base.
• Data Security: Implementation of encryption, secure API endpoints, and adherence to data protection regulations like GDPR.
• Scalability and Performance: Deployment on cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud with load balancing and auto-scaling capabilities.

To run the Fundify backend locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/Abdi-Tiruneh/Fundify-Backend.git
2. Install the dependencies: cd fundify-backend && npm install
3. Configure the environment variables:
   • Create a .env file in the root directory of the project.
   • Set the necessary environment variables such as database connection details, Stripe API keys, etc.
4. Start the server: nodemon .\src\server.ts
5. The backend server should now be running at http://localhost:5000.

Note: This is a basic setup guide, and you may need to make adjustments based on your specific environment and deployment requirements.

We welcome contributions to further enhance the Fundify backend! If you'd like to contribute, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix: git checkout -b my-feature.
3. Make the necessary changes and commit them.
4. Push your changes to the branch: git push origin my-feature.
5. Submit a pull request detailing your changes.

This project is licensed under the MIT License. You are free to modify and distribute this project as per the terms of the license.

If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, please feel free to reach out to our team at [email protected].

Thank you for choosing Fundify!