Reelbite

Reelbite is a full-featured social media platform that blends YouTube-style video sharing. Users can upload and manage videos, like content, subscribe to channels, create playlists, and engage through comments — all in one powerful, streamlined application.

Built with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, Reelbite offers a scalable backend architecture and a modern API-driven experience perfect for learning, building, and experimenting with full-stack development and security practices.

Features

User Management

• User registration, login, logout
• Password reset functionality
• Profile management (avatar, cover image, personal details)
• Track watch history

Video Management

• Upload and publish videos
• Search videos with pagination and sorting
• Edit and delete videos
• Control video visibility (publish/unpublish)

Subscription Management

• Subscribe to channels
• View subscribers and subscribed channels

Playlist Management

• Create, update, and delete playlists
• Add or remove videos from playlists
• View playlists created by a user

Like Management

• Like/unlike videos, comments, and tweets
• View liked videos

Comment Management

• Add, update, and delete comments on videos

Technologies Used

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB
• Cloudinary (media file storage)

Installation and Setup

Follow these steps to set up the project locally:

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/MuhaibShamsher/Reelbite.git
   

2. Navigate to Project Directory

   cd Reelbite
   

3. Install Dependencies

   npm install
   

4. Environment Configuration Create a .env file in the root directory. Use the .env.sample file as a reference to fill in the required environment variables.

5. Start the Development Server

   npm start