Description: This repository contains the backend implementation for an e-commerce platform, providing essential functionalities for managing products, users, and authentication. It leverages modern technologies and libraries for seamless operations.
Key Features:
CORS: Enables secure cross-origin resource sharing for handling requests from the frontend application. BodyParser: Facilitates parsing incoming request bodies in a middleware, enhancing data retrieval from client requests. Cookie Parser: Helps in parsing cookies from incoming requests, aiding in authentication and session management. Cloudinary Integration: Utilizes Cloudinary's services to manage and manipulate product images, allowing easy creation and deletion of pictures associated with products. Bcrypt: Implements secure password hashing for enhanced user authentication and protection of sensitive data. JSON Web Token (JWT): Implements JWT-based authentication, providing secure access tokens for authorized routes and user sessions.
Technologies Used: Node.js: JavaScript runtime for building scalable backend applications. Express.js: Minimal and flexible Node.js web application framework. MongoDB (or your preferred database): Stores and manages application data.
Usage: Clone this repository. Install dependencies using npm or yarn. Configure environment variables. Run the server locally or deploy to your preferred hosting service.