LangEdge Backend

A backend service for the AI-powered language learning and translation platform.

Overview

LangEdge Backend provides the API services and server-side logic that powers the LangEdge language learning and translation platform. It handles user authentication, translation requests, data persistence, and communication with external AI services.

Features

• RESTful API: Well-structured API endpoints for frontend communication
• AI Integration: Connections to language model services for translation functionality
• Authentication Services: Secure user authentication and authorization
• Database Operations: Efficient data storage and retrieval
• Error Handling: Robust error management and logging

Links

• Live Website: langedge.pages.dev
• Frontend Repository: LangEdge-Frontend

Tech Stack

• Runtime: Node.js
• Framework: Express.js with TypeScript
• Authentication: Firebase
• Testing: Mocha, Chai, Sinon
• Containerization: Docker

Roadmap / Future Plans

1. Refactor to Clean Architecture: Implement a more maintainable code structure with clear separation of concerns
2. Performance Optimizations: Improve response times and reduce resource usage
3. Enhanced API Documentation: Provide comprehensive API documentation

Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Set up environment variables
4. Start the development server:

npm run dev

Building for Production

Build the Docker container:

./build.sh

Run the Docker container:

./run.sh

Copyright

© 2025 Kritapas Suwannawin. All rights reserved.