Paul Bailey
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- Initialize Node.js/Express backend project structure - Configure TypeScript for backend development - Set up Prisma ORM with MySQL database schema - Implement authentication middleware with Clerk - Create photo upload endpoint with EXIF extraction - Build report CRUD endpoints (create, read, delete) - Add file upload handling with Multer - Configure CORS and security middleware (helmet) - Set up error handling and validation - Create development environment configuration Task 21 complete: Backend foundation ready for report submissions
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.