Website Backend API using Node.js and Express

Welcome to the Website Backend API repository! This project provides the backend functionality for a dynamic website, developed using Node.js, Express, and a selection of essential libraries. It's designed to handle authentication, data management, and various API endpoints to support your frontend application.

Features

• Secure user authentication and password hashing using bcrypt.
• Efficient handling of cookies using cookie-parser.
• Cross-origin resource sharing (CORS) management for controlled data access.
• Environment variable configuration with dotenv for better security and flexibility.
• File upload support with express-fileupload.
• Session management using express-session for user persistence.
• JSON Web Token (JWT) authentication for API security.
• MySQL database connectivity and management using sequelize and mysql2.

Technologies Used

• Node.js: Runtime environment for server-side JavaScript execution.
• Express: Fast, unopinionated, and minimalist web framework for Node.js.
• bcrypt: Hashing passwords for secure storage and authentication.
• cookie-parser: Parse HTTP request cookies for easy management.
• CORS: Cross-Origin Resource Sharing for controlled data access.
• dotenv: Load environment variables from a .env file.
• express-fileupload: Handle file uploads with ease.
• express-session: Session management for user persistence.
• JSON Web Token (JWT): Secure authentication method for transmitting information between parties.
• mysql2: MySQL database connectivity for Node.js applications.
• sequelize: Promise-based Node.js ORM for MySQL database management.

Getting Started

1. Clone this repository to your local machine.
2. Navigate to the project directory: cd backend-api.
3. Install the required dependencies: npm install.
4. Set up your MySQL database configuration in config/config.json.
5. Configure environment variables in a .env file.
6. Implement your routes and controllers in the routes and controllers directories.
7. Run the server: npm start.
8. The API will be accessible at: http://localhost:3000.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open a pull request or an issue if you find any bugs or want to suggest improvements.

License

This project is licensed under the [MIT License].

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Developed by Wanda Azhar