FinkiRanked

This project was developed for the "Internet Technologies" course. FinkiRanked is a competitive programming platform designed for students of the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering (FINKI). It provides a space for students to solve algorithmic challenges, compete with peers, and improve their problem-solving skills. In addition to challenges, users can engage in discussions, ask questions, and share knowledge on the integrated forum.

Setup and Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/andrejshuma/finkiRanked.git
   cd finkiRanked

2. Set up the Backend:

   cd backend
   npm install

Create a .env file in the backend directory and add the necessary environment variables.

```env
# For Prisma to connect to the database via connection pooling.
DATABASE_URL="your_database_url_from_supabase"
# For Prisma migrations, requires a direct connection to the database.
DIRECT_URL="your_direct_database_url_from_supabase"

# Your API key for OpenAI services (used for detecting if the content is appropriate for the forum).
OPENAI_KEY="your_openai_api_key"

# Supabase project URL and keys for backend services.
SUPABASE_URL="your_supabase_project_url"
SUPABASE_SERVICE_ROLE_KEY="your_supabase_service_role_key"
SUPABASE_JWT_SECRET="your_supabase_jwt_secret"

# Configuration for sending emails with Nodemailer.
EMAIL_HOST=smtp.gmail.com
EMAIL_PORT=465
EMAIL_USER="your_email_for_nodemailer"
EMAIL_PASS="your_email_password"

# Google OAuth credentials for user authentication.
GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID="your_google_client_id"
GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET="your_google_client_secret"
```

Then, apply the database schema:

```bash
npx prisma db push
```

And generate the Prisma client:

```bash
npx prisma generate
```

3. Set up the Frontend:

   cd ../client
   npm install

   Create a .env file in the client directory and add the necessary environment variables.

   # Supabase project URL for client-side access.
   VITE_SUPABASE_URL="your_vite_supabase_url"
   # Supabase anonymous key for client-side access
   VITE_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY="your_vite_supabase_anon_key"
   

Running the Application

1. Run the Backend Server:

   In the backend directory:

   node server.js

   The server will start on http://localhost:5001.

2. Run the Frontend Development Server:

   In the client directory:

   npm run dev

   The application will be available at http://localhost:5173.