PrepMyWeek BackEnd Focus

When exploring tech career paths, I quickly gravitated toward the backend — it’s where I knew I wanted to challenge myself the most. So for my capstone project, laying a strong backend foundation was critical — not just to get the app working, but to showcase my skills as a new developer.

📸 Here’s a peek at my backend setup in action — schema design, terminal logs, and yes, my VS Code pets cheering me on 🐾

🔧 Tech Stack Highlights:

-Node.js + Express powering the backend API

-PostgreSQL for relational data handling

-Prisma ORM to manage models and queries cleanly

-Full RESTful API routes for recipes, users, stores, and weekly preps

🔍 Why this matters:

-Scalability: Relationships between users, stores, recipes, and preps are clearly structured — so features like saved meals, dietary filters, and custom grocery lists can grow cleanly as the app evolves from MVP to full product.

-Developer Velocity: With Prisma, I can iterate fast while maintaining strong data integrity.

-Real-World Alignment: This stack mirrors what many production teams use today — making PrepMyWeek both a learning project and a true portfolio piece.

🛠️ Up next: Connecting more frontend functionality to the API and building out recipe editing features.

If you’ve built something similar — or have tips on optimizing API structure or Prisma workflows — I’d love to hear from you!