sg-server

This repository contains the Express.js server code for sg-client. The platform allows users to explore, search, and borrow books. The backend is managed using Express and MongoDB, with JWT used for authentication.

How to use

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• npm
• MongoDB(local or cloud)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/sour0v1/sg-server.git
cd sg-server

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following environment variables:

MONGODB_USER=your_mongodb_user_name
MONGOD_PASSWORD=your_mongodb_password
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret_key

Running the server

node index.js

The server will automatically restart when changes are detected, and it will run on http://localhost:5000 by default.

Technology Used

• Backend: Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT(JSON Web Tokens)
• Environment Variables: dotenv