Twitter Clone API

Twitter Clone API is a robust web application built using cutting-edge technologies to provide a seamless user experience. The application adopts an N-tier architecture, leveraging ASP.NET Core 8, Entity Framework Core. The RESTful API backend ensures efficient communication, while JWT authentication enhances security.

Technologies

• ASP.NET Core 8
• Entity Framework Core
• RESTful APIs
• MS SQL Server
• JWT Authentication
• Identity for User Management
• AutoMapper

Architecture

Twitter Clone API follows a robust N-tier architecture, which includes:

• Business Layer: Implements core business logic.
• Data Access Layer: Utilizes the Repository and Unit of Work patterns for efficient data retrieval.
• Repository Pattern: Organizes data access logic.
• Unit of Work Pattern: Manages transactions.
• Dependency Injection: Enhances code modularity and testability.

Backend

The RESTful APIs provide JSON responses. Key APIs include:

User Management and Authentication

• User registration and login.
• Follow and unfollow other users.
• Check if one user is following another.

Post Management

• Create, update, and delete posts.
• Like and unlike posts.
• Comment on posts.

Timeline

• View posts from users you follow.
• Get mutual followers.

Following

• Follow and unfollow users.
• Get list of users you are following.
• Get list of users who follow you.

Running the Project

To run Twitter Clone API:

1. Clone the repository.
2. Configure connection strings in appsettings.json for seamless database interaction.
3. Run database migrations to initialize the data structure.
4. Build and run the application.

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Configuration

Ensure that your appsettings.json is correctly set up for your environment. Here is an example:

{
  "ConnectionStrings": {
    "DefaultConnection": "YourConnectionStringHere"
  },
  "Jwt": {
    "Key": "YourJwtKeyHere",
    "Issuer": "YourIssuer",
    "Audience": "YourAudience"
  }
}