Project README

This README provides instructions for running the Node.js project included in this repository. The project uses the Express.js framework to create a web application with session management and routing for an Onfido integration. Follow the steps below to set up and run the project successfully.

Prerequisites

Before you can run this project, ensure you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

Node.js: Make sure you have Node.js installed on your machine.
Make sure npm is installed on your machine

Getting Started

Clone the Repository:

git clone <repository-url>
cd <project-directory>

Install Dependencies:

Open a terminal in the project directory and run the following command to install the required Node.js packages:
```
npm install
```

Environment Variables:

Create a .env file in the project root directory and configure the necessary environment variables. You can use the .env.example file as a template. Make sure to replace the placeholders with the actual values:

     ONFIDO_API_TOKEN=
     SECURE_COOKIE=true
     SESSION_DURATION_MINUTES=
     IDV_CHECK_INTERVAL= in ms
     IDV_CHECK_TIMES_RUN=times to run status check
     DEBUG=true
     WORKFLOW_ID=onfido workflow id
     ONFIDO_REGION=region
     COOKIE_SESSION_SECRET=encryption for cookie
     APP_SECRET=secret for app
     ISSUER_BASE_URL=session token issuer
     PORT=3539
     ONFIDO_REFERRER_PATTERN=*://*/*
     SELF_AUD=audience for session token

Run the Application:

Start the Node.js application by running the following command:
```
npm start
```
The application will start, and you should see a message in the console indicating that it's listening on the specified port (or the default port, 3000).
Access the Application:

Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000/redirect-rule to access the application.

Project Structure

The project structure includes the following key components:

routes/onfido.js: This file contains the route logic for Onfido integration.
views/: This directory contains the Pug template files for rendering views.
public/: Static assets like CSS, JavaScript, and images should be placed in this directory.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues while setting up or running the project, please check the following:

Ensure that Node.js is installed correctly, and you have npm (Node Package Manager) available.
Verify that the environment variables in the .env file are correctly set.
Check for any error messages in the console output. Make sure the DEBUG=true in the .env file

Contributing

If you would like to contribute to this project, please follow the standard GitHub workflow:

Fork the repository.
Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix: git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name.
Make your changes and commit them with clear commit messages.
Push your branch to your fork: git push origin feature/your-feature-name.
Open a pull request to the main repository's main branch.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.