Set Up Backend and Database for Guide and User Data

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Objective:
Set up the backend and database infrastructure to store and manage user data, guide data, and other necessary information. This will include choosing the appropriate technology stack (e.g., Node.js, Django, Flask) and deciding on a database (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase).

Subtasks:

• Choose Backend Stack:
  Evaluate and select a backend framework (e.g., Node.js with Express, Django, Flask, or Firebase Functions).
  Set up the project structure for the backend.

• Choose Database:
  Evaluate and select a database management system (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase Firestore, or MySQL).
  Set up the database with the necessary tables/collections for users, guides, projects, etc.

• Set Up API Endpoints:
  Define RESTful API or GraphQL endpoints to handle:
  User authentication (register, login, password recovery).
  CRUD operations for guides and projects (create, read, update, delete).
  Collaboration (invite users, manage permissions).
  Ensure the API supports real-time updates for collaborative editing (e.g., via WebSockets or Firebase).

• Implement Database Models:
  Create database models for:
  Users: Store user information (username, email, password hash, etc.).
  Guides and Projects: Store project metadata, guide content, version history, etc.
  Collaboration: Store information about collaborators, roles, and permissions.

• Integrate Backend with Frontend:
  Ensure the Flutter frontend can communicate with the backend via API calls.
  Implement proper authentication mechanisms (e.g., JWT tokens or OAuth).
  Test the integration to ensure that guide data is correctly saved and retrieved from the backend.

• Set Up Cloud Hosting:
  Deploy the backend to a cloud provider (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Heroku, Firebase).
  Set up database hosting and ensure it’s properly connected to the backend.
  Ensure scalability and performance optimization for the backend.

• Set Up Security:
  Implement proper security measures (e.g., HTTPS, CORS, rate limiting, input validation).
  Ensure proper authentication and authorization for all API endpoints.
  Set up database security rules (if using Firebase/Firestore).

Acceptance Criteria:

• The backend is set up and running, capable of handling API requests from the Flutter frontend.
• The database is connected and stores the following:
  Users: User profiles, authentication tokens, etc.
  Guides and Projects: Guide content, metadata, version history.
  Collaborators: Information about collaboration permissions.
• The Flutter frontend can successfully interact with the backend to:
  Create new guides.
  Edit and save guide content.
  Invite collaborators and manage permissions.
• The backend is hosted on a cloud provider and accessible via a secure HTTPS connection.
• API documentation is available for developers to reference when making requests from the frontend.

Labels: backend, database, api, integration
Milestone: Backend Setup