Video Management API

Description

This project is a Node.js application for managing video operations, including uploading, trimming, and merging videos using Express.js and Sequelize.

Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

• Node.js (version 14.x or higher)
• npm (Node Package Manager)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/video-management-api.git
   cd videofileApi-backend

2. Install the dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up the database (adjust configuration as needed in config/config.json):

npx sequelize db:create
npx sequelize db:migrate

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Running the API server

• To start the API server, run:

  nodemon app.js

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API Endpoints

• POST /video/upload: Upload a video.
• POST /video/trim: Trim a video.
• POST /video/merge: Merge multiple videos.
• POST /video/generateLink: Generate an expiring link for a video.

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API Documentation

• To view the API documentation, start the server

  nodemon app.js

• Open your web browser after starting the server
• Navigate to swagger UI: Go to the following URL:

  http://localhost:YOUR-SERVER-PORT/api-docs

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Additional Notes

• Make sure to have ffmpeg installed on your system for video processing functionalities to work.
• For file uploads, you can use tools like Postman or cURL.

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Areas for Improvement

• If given more time, I would enhance error handling, add input validation, and implement testing for more robust functionality.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.