Database setup, ERD, milestone 2 - done

milestones/milestone2.md

@@ -6,24 +6,29 @@ This document should be completed and submitted during **Unit 6** of this course
 
 This unit, be sure to complete all tasks listed below. To complete a task, place an `x` between the brackets.
 
-- [ ] In `planning/wireframes.md`: add wireframes for at least three pages in your web app.
-  - [ ] Include a list of pages in your app
-- [ ] In `planning/entity_relationship_diagram.md`: add the entity relationship diagram you developed for your database.
-  - [ ] Your entity relationship diagram should include the tables in your database.
-- [ ] Prepare your three-minute pitch presentation, to be presented during Unit 7 (the next unit).
-  - [ ] You do **not** need to submit any materials in advance of your pitch.
-- [ ] In this document, complete all three questions in the **Reflection** section below
+- [x] In `planning/wireframes.md`: add wireframes for at least three pages in your web app.
+  - [x] Include a list of pages in your app
+- [x] In `planning/entity_relationship_diagram.md`: add the entity relationship diagram you developed for your database.
+  - [x] Your entity relationship diagram should include the tables in your database.
+- [x] Prepare your three-minute pitch presentation, to be presented during Unit 7 (the next unit).
+  - [x] You do **not** need to submit any materials in advance of your pitch.
+- [x] In this document, complete all three questions in the **Reflection** section below
 
 ## Reflection
 
 ### 1. What went well during this unit?
 
-[👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾 your answer here]
+- Strong and consistent communication across Slack and Discord, with quick responses and active engagement from everyone
+- Productive collaboration during live screen sharing sessions that allowed for real time feedback and problem solving
+- Clear organization through GitHub Issues, which helped each member understand their tasks while staying aware of the overall project direction
+- Easy scheduling thanks to a shared When2Meet that made coordinating weekly meetings simple
+- A positive team culture built on supportive attitudes, willingness to listen, and reliable teamwork
+
 
 ### 2. What were some challenges your group faced in this unit?
 
-[👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾 your answer here]
+- Narrowing the platform’s many possibilities into a clear, shared MVP vision that aligned everyone on the core user experience.
 
 ### 3. What additional support will you need in upcoming units as you continue to work on your final project?
 
-[👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾 your answer here]
+- Constructive feedback from peers after our pitch, and continued guidance from our Tech Fellow as development progresses.

planning/entity_relationship_diagram.md

@@ -1,17 +1,38 @@
-# Entity Relationship Diagram
+# Codefolio Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD)
 
-Reference the Creating an Entity Relationship Diagram final project guide in the course portal for more information about how to complete this deliverable.
+This ERD outlines the core structure of Codefolio’s backend, including user accounts, profiles, content, relationships, and tagging. It is organized into three sections: Entity Tables, Join Tables, and Utility Tables.
 
-## Create the List of Tables
 
-[👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾 List each table in your diagram]
 
-## Add the Entity Relationship Diagram
+## List of Tables
 
-[👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾 Include an image or images of the diagram below. You may also wish to use the following markdown syntax to outline each table, as per your preference.]
+🧱 **Entity Tables** - *Core Resources*
+These tables represent the primary data models for users, content, and interactions across the platform.
 
-| Column Name | Type | Description |
-|-------------|------|-------------|
-| id | integer | primary key |
-| name | text | name of the shoe model |
-| ... | ... | ... |
+- **Users** - Handles authentication via GitHub OAuth and stores core account credentials and metadata.
+- **Hashtags** - Stores reusable tags for skills, technologies, and post topics.
+- **Profiles** - Public-facing profile information linked to each authenticated user.
+- **Posts** - User-generated posts in the social feed, including media, descriptions, and links.
+- **Projects** - Markdown-based showcases of a user’s projects, tech stack, and demos.
+- **Network** - Tracks relationship requests between users (e.g., follow, connect).
+- **Messages** - Records private messages exchanged between profiles, including sender, receiver, content, and read status.
+- **Comments** - Stores comments made by users on posts.
+
+
+🔗 **Join Tables** - *Many-to-Many Relationships*
+These tables manage relational mappings between core entities, enabling flexible tagging and discovery features.
+
+- **profile_hashtags** - Connects profiles to hashtags to display skills and tech stack.
+- **post_hashtags** - Connects posts to hashtags for topical discovery in the feed.
+
+
+🛠️ **Utility Table** - *Supporting Feature*
+This table supports additional platform functionality that enhances user experience.
+
+- **Bookmarks** - Stores a user’s saved posts or portfolio items. Includes constraints ensuring each bookmark references exactly one item and prevents duplicates.
+
+
+
+## Entity Relationship Diagram
+
+![Preview](../client/public/ERD.png)

server/config/database.js

@@ -2,9 +2,9 @@ import pg from 'pg';
 
 const config = {
     connectionString: process.env.DATABASE_URL,
-    ssl: {
-      rejectUnauthorized: false
-    }
-}
+    ssl: false //{
+    //  rejectUnauthorized: false
+    // }
+};
 
-export const pool = new pg.Pool(config)
+export const pool = new pg.Pool(config);