Webstack-Portfolio is a web application designed for managing user authentication and note-taking efficiently. It leverages the following technologies:
- Node.js: A JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine, enabling server-side scripting.
- Express.js: A fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js, perfect for building web applications and APIs.
- MongoDB: A NoSQL database that stores user and note data in a flexible, scalable way.
- Mongoose: An elegant MongoDB object modeling library for Node.js that simplifies database interactions.
- JWT (JSON Web Token): Used for secure authentication, allowing users to verify their identity.
- bcryptjs: A library for hashing passwords to enhance security.
Webstack-Portfolio/ │ ├── app.js ├── package.json ├── package-lock.json ├── config/ │ └── db.js ├── models/ │ ├── User.js │ └── Note.js ├── routes/ │ ├── auth.js │ └── notes.js ├── middleware/ │ └── auth.js ├── controllers/ │ ├── authController.js │ └── noteController.js
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app.js: The main entry point of the application, responsible for setting up the Express server, connecting to the MongoDB database, and defining middleware and routes.
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package.json and package-lock.json:
package.json: Contains metadata about the project and its dependencies.package-lock.json: Ensures exact versions of dependencies are installed for consistency.
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config/db.js: Contains logic for connecting to the MongoDB database using Mongoose.
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models/User.js: Defines the User schema and model, including logic for password hashing using bcryptjs.
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models/Note.js: Defines the Note schema and model, specifying how notes are structured.
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routes/auth.js: Manages routes for user registration and login processes.
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routes/notes.js: Manages routes for creating, retrieving, and updating notes, protected by authentication middleware.
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middleware/auth.js: Middleware that verifies JWT tokens, protecting sensitive routes.
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controllers/authController.js: Handles user registration and login logic.
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controllers/noteController.js: Manages note operations such as creating, retrieving, and updating notes.
This project provides a solid foundation for a note-taking application with user authentication. It showcases best practices for structuring a Node.js project with Express, MongoDB, and Mongoose, and demonstrates how to implement secure authentication using JWT.