https://github.com/likhithkp/expressjs-form-handling-sessions-cookies
This repository provides an example of how to handle forms, sessions, and cookies in an Express.js application. Express.js is a minimal and flexible Node.js web application framework that provides a robust set of features for web and mobile applications.
https://github.com/likhithkp/expressjs-form-handling-sessions-cookies
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This repository provides an example of how to handle forms, sessions, and cookies in an Express.js application. Express.js is a minimal and flexible Node.js web application framework that provides a robust set of features for web and mobile applications.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/likhithkp/expressjs-form-handling-sessions-cookies
- Owner: likhithkp
- Created: 2024-07-27T03:40:30.000Z (10 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-07-27T13:01:06.000Z (10 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-04-04T00:08:12.039Z (about 2 months ago)
- Topics: express, express-js, expressjs, form-validation, formhandling, nodejs
- Language: JavaScript
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- Size: 14.6 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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# Form Handling, Sessions, and Cookies with Express.js
This repository provides an example of how to handle forms, sessions, and cookies in an Express.js application. Express.js is a minimal and flexible Node.js web application framework that provides a robust set of features for web and mobile applications.
## Features
- **Form Handling**: Learn how to process and validate form data submitted via HTTP POST requests.
- **Sessions**: Understand how to implement session management to maintain user state across different requests.
- **Cookies**: Learn how to set, retrieve, and manage cookies for client-side state management.
- **Authentication**: Example of user authentication using sessions and cookies.
- **Security**: Implement best practices for securing session data and cookies.
## Getting Started
### Prerequisites
- Node.js installed on your machine.
### Installation
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/likhithkp/form-handling-sessions-cookies.git
```
2. Navigate to the project directory:
```bash
cd form-handling-sessions-cookies
```
3. Install the dependencies:
```bash
yarn
```
### Usage
1. Start the server:
```bash
yarn local
```
2. Open your browser and navigate to `http://localhost:3001`.
### Example Routes
- `GET /login` - Login form
- `POST /login` - Handle login form submission
- `GET /register` - Registration form
- `POST /register` - Handle registration form submission
- `GET /dashboard` - User dashboard (protected route)
- `GET /logout` - Logout route
### Middleware Examples
- Session management with `express-session`
- Cookie management with `cookie-parser`
- Form data parsing with `body-parser`
## Contributing
Feel free to fork this repository, make improvements, and submit pull requests. Contributions are welcome!
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.