Node.js and Express Backend Learning
This repository serves as an introduction and learning resource for building a backend server using Node.js and Express. It covers various essential features and concepts, including authentication, input validation, error handling, and MongoDB integration.
Features
-
Express.js: A fast and minimalist web application framework for Node.js.
-
Authentication: Implementation of secure authentication mechanisms using JSON Web Tokens (JWT) or other industry-standard practices.
-
Input Validation: Middleware for validating and sanitizing user input to prevent security vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS attacks.
-
Error Handling: Centralized error handling mechanism for consistent and informative error responses.
-
MongoDB Integration: Utilization of MongoDB, a popular NoSQL database, for efficient data storage and retrieval.