Backend Assignment

Description

This is a backend API built using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB for user authentication and task management. It includes JWT-based authentication, secure CRUD operations, and rate limiting for security.

Tech Stack

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB (Mongoose ODM)
• Authentication: JSON Web Token (JWT)
• Security Features: Rate Limiting, Middleware-based Authorization

Features

✅ User Authentication (Signup/Login with JWT)
✅ Task Management (CRUD API for tasks)
✅ Protected Routes (Only authenticated users can access tasks)
✅ Rate Limiting to prevent abuse

API Endpoints

Method	Endpoint	Description
POST	/api/auth/signup	Register a new user
POST	/api/auth/login	Login and get a JWT token
POST	/api/tasks	Create a new task (Requires JWT)
GET	/api/tasks	Get all tasks (Requires JWT)
PUT	/api/tasks/:id	Update a task (Requires JWT)
DELETE	/api/tasks/:id	Delete a task (Requires JWT)

How to Run Locally

1️⃣ Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/KhushiRajurkar/backend_assignment.git
cd backend_assignment

2️⃣ Install dependencies

npm install

3️⃣ Create a .env file and add:

PORT=5000
MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_uri
JWT_SECRET=your_secret_key

4️⃣ Start the server

node src/server.js

The API will run on http://localhost:5000/ 🚀

Screenshots

✅ User Signup in Postman

✅ User Login & Token Generation

✅ Creating a Task (Authenticated)

✅ Retrieving Tasks (Authenticated)

📜 License

This project is for educational purposes and is not intended for production use.

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💡 Created by Khushi Rajurkar