Welcome to ArtHub, a vibrant community where artists and art enthusiasts come together to explore, showcase, and connect. This collaborative platform offers a range of features to enhance your artistic journey.

• Browse Artwork: Explore a diverse collection of artwork from talented artists.
• Showcase Your Art: Create your profile, upload and showcase your artwork to the community.
• Connect with Artists: Follow your favorite artists, receive notifications, and build a network within the creative community.
• Workshops: Discover and participate in workshops organized by fellow artists.
• User Profiles: Customize your profile and share your artistic journey with others.

• Public
  • Views Directory
    • Home.pug: General home page displaying a welcome message.
    • signIn.pug: Page for user login.
    • signUp.pug: Page for user registration.
    • specifiedImage.pug: Page displaying a clicked-on image.
    • notifications.pug: Page for displaying notifications.
    • indivWorkshop.pug: Page displaying individual workshops.
    • indivArtist.pug: Page displaying individual artists.
    • following.pug: Page displaying users being followed.
    • followers.pug: Page displaying users' followers.
    • currProfile.pug: Page displaying user profiles.
    • artwork.pug: Page displaying all artwork.
    • addWorkshop.pug: Page for adding a workshop.
    • addImage.pug: Page for adding an image.
• databaseInitializer.js: Initializes the database and populates it with existing information from a JSON file.
• server.js: Sets up the server, handles database interactions, and manages route handlers.
• currProfile.js: Manages user profile type changes using event listeners and fetch requests.
• following.js: Possibly redundant or to be removed.
• notifications.js: Fetches notifications from the server and updates the display.
• signIn.js: Handles user validation for sign-in and makes POST requests to the server.
• signUp.js: Manages user validation for sign-up and makes POST requests to the server.
• specificImage.js: Manages liking and unliking images with fetch requests to the server.

1. Install MongoDB
2. Start MongoDB
   • Run: mongod
3. Install Node.js
4. Install Dependencies
   • Run:
     • npm install express
     • npm install pug
5. Initialize the Database
   • Run: node databaseInitializer.js
6. Run the Server
   • Run: node server.js
7. Access the Platform
   • Open your local browser and go to: localhost:3000

• Readability:

  • Code uses clear, meaningful variable and function names for maintainability.

• RESTful Design Principles:

  • Endpoints follow a logical structure in a RESTful manner.
  • Appropriate use of POST and GET methods.
  • Proper use of HTTP status codes and effective error handling.

• Data Transfer:

  • While some validation is present, strengthening input validation is recommended for enhanced security.

• When pressing the Follow button, users might get stuck on the page. Investigate possible server-side issues.

1. Strengthen input validation by checking for edge cases.
2. Clarify the user requirement when switching from Patron to User profile types.
3. Evaluate the dual-purpose use of buttons for improved user experience.

Feel free to contribute to ArtHub and make it an even more vibrant and supportive community for artists worldwide!