Paul Bailey
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- Configure Multer for photo uploads to local filesystem - Set up uploads directory and Express static file serving - Implement EXIF metadata extraction with exifr library - Add file validation (type: JPEG/PNG/WebP, size: 5MB max) - Create photo URL generation for local storage paths - Add upload endpoint POST /api/reports/upload - Include comprehensive error handling - Add test scripts and documentation Requirements satisfied: 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
Beach Litter Mapping API
Backend API server for the Beach Litter Mapping Platform.
Setup
- Install dependencies:
cd server
npm install
- Configure environment variables:
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your configuration
- Set up the database:
npm run prisma:generate
npm run prisma:migrate
- Start the development server:
npm run dev
The API will be available at http://localhost:3000
API Endpoints
Reports
POST /api/reports/upload- Upload a photo (requires auth)POST /api/reports- Create a new report (requires auth)GET /api/reports- Get all reports (with optional filters)GET /api/reports/:id- Get a single reportDELETE /api/reports/:id- Delete a report (requires auth, owner only)
Health Check
GET /health- Server health status
Environment Variables
See .env.example for required environment variables.
Database
The API uses MySQL 8.0+ with Prisma ORM. Connection details are configured in the .env file.
Authentication
Authentication is handled by Clerk. Protected endpoints require a Bearer token in the Authorization header.