- Add findOrCreateUser helper function to handle Clerk ID to database ID mapping - Update all authenticated endpoints to convert Clerk ID to database user ID - Ensures events can be created and managed by authenticated users - Matches pattern used in reportController
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.