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https://github.com/professorsergio12/react-form-server

axios-react bcrypt cors expressjs jwt-authentication mongodb nodejs restful-api

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Host: GitHub
URL: https://github.com/professorsergio12/react-form-server
Owner: professorSergio12
Created: 2024-08-13T16:38:42.000Z (5 months ago)
Default Branch: main
Last Pushed: 2024-08-13T18:31:37.000Z (5 months ago)
Last Synced: 2024-11-07T18:43:35.381Z (about 2 months ago)
Topics: axios-react, bcrypt, cors, expressjs, jwt-authentication, mongodb, nodejs, restful-api
Language: JavaScript
Homepage: https://react-form-frontend.vercel.app/
Size: 53.7 KB
Stars: 0
Watchers: 1
Forks: 0
Open Issues: 0
Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md

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README

# Overview
This repository contains a Node.js server application designed to provide [specific functionality, e.g., a REST API for user authentication and data management].
It utilizes Express.js for the server framework and Mongoose for MongoDB interactions.

## Features
- User authentication (login and signup)
- REST API endpoints for [specific features]
- MongoDB integration for data storage
- CORS support for cross-origin requests.

# Getting Started
## Prerequisites
- Node.js (v14.x or later)
- MongoDB (running instance or a MongoDB Atlas account)
- npm (Node Package Manager)

## Installation
1. Clone the repository:
```window
https://github.com/professorSergio12/React-form-server.git
```

2. Install dependencies:
```window
npm install
```

3. Set up environment variables:
```window
DATABASE_URL=mongodb://localhost:27017/your-database-name
PORT=3000
```
Replace mongodb://localhost:27017/your-database-name or mongodb cloud link with your MongoDB connection string.

4. Start the server:
```window
npm start
```

## API Endpoints
### POST /api/signup
Description: Register a new user.
Request Body:
```json
{
"email": "[email protected]",
"password": "password123",
"firstName": "John",
"lastName": "Doe"
}
```
Response:
```json
{
"message": "User registered successfully"
}
```

### POST /api/login
Description: Authenticate a user.
Request Body:
```json
{
"email": "[email protected]",
"password": "password123"
}
```
### Response:
```json
{
"token": "your_jwt_token"
}
```
## Deployment
To deploy this application to a cloud service like Render:

1. ush your code to a GitHub repository.
- Create a new Web Service on Render:
2. Link your GitHub repository.
- Set the build and start commands:
-- Build Command: "npm install"
-- Start Command: "npm start"
- Add environment variables (e.g., DATABASE_URL).
3. Deploy and monitor:
- Render will build and deploy your application.
- Monitor logs and deployment status from the Render dashboard.

## Contributing
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:
```window
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
```
3. Make your changes and commit:
```window
git add .
git commit -m "Add feature description"
```

4. Push to your fork:
```window
git push origin feature/your-feature-name
```
5. Create a Pull Request on GitHub.

## Acknowledgments
- Express.js for the server framework
- Mongoose for MongoDB integration
- dotenv for environment variable management