MyPhotoApp – Full-Stack Photo Management Application

GitHub Repository: MyPhotoApp

Description:
MyPhotoApp is a full-stack photo management application that allows users to upload, view, and organize photos. Designed to be intuitive and responsive, the app provides a seamless user experience while leveraging robust backend support and modern frontend technologies.

Key Features:

• Photo Upload & Management: Users can upload photos, view image details, and organize them effectively.

• Secure Authentication: Implements secure login and session management to ensure data privacy and restricted access.

• Dynamic User Interface: Built with responsive design principles for a smooth experience across devices.

• RESTful APIs: Backend powered by Java with Spring Boot to handle CRUD operations efficiently.

• Database Integration: Stores photo metadata and user data in a relational database for fast and reliable access.
  

Technologies Used:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap

• Backend: Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs

• Database: MySQL (or specify the database used if different)

• Deployment: Configured for local hosting and deployment to cloud-based services
  

Challenges Solved:

• Efficiently managed large-scale photo uploads with optimized backend handling.

• Designed a scalable architecture to support multiple users simultaneously.

• Integrated robust error-handling mechanisms to enhance user experience.

Installation Steps

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/fanik041/fullStackJava.git cd fullStackJava

2. Set Up the Backend (Spring Boot):
   Ensure you have Java JDK (version 8 or higher) and Maven or Gradle installed. Navigate to the backend directory and build the project:

   cd backend mvn clean install # For Maven gradle build # For Gradle

3. Configure the Database:

   • Install MySQL (or the database used).

   • Create a new database (e.g., fullstack_db).

   • Update the application.properties (or application.yml) file in the backend to reflect your database credentials:

     properties

     spring.datasource.url=jdbc:mysql://localhost:3306/fullstack_db spring.datasource.username=your_username spring.datasource.password=your_password

4. Run the Backend Server:
   Start the Spring Boot application:

   mvn spring-boot:run # For Maven gradle bootRun # For Gradle

5. Set Up the Frontend:
   Navigate to the frontend directory, and ensure you have a web server (like Node.js or a simple static server) to serve the files.

   cd frontend # Serve the static files using any method

6. Test the Application:
   Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080 (or the specified port) to access the application.

7. Deploy the Application (Optional):
   Configure the project for deployment on platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Update environment variables and database credentials accordingly.

Note: Ensure that all dependencies are installed and the backend and frontend are properly connected during testing.