A Backend-focused web application built with Node.js, Express.js, and EJS, featuring a MySQL database managed through Sequelize. This project demonstrates hands-on experience in building secure and robust web applications, with a focus on authentication, CRUD operations, API design, file handling, and security best practices.
This project is still under development. Features may be incomplete.
This web application is designed to showcase my full-stack backend development skills.
Key goals include:
- Developing a secure and maintainable backend 🔐
- Implementing Authentication & Authorization 🗝️
- Performing CRUD operations 📄
- Designing RESTful APIs 🌐
- Handling file uploads securely 📁
- Identifying and patching vulnerabilities 🛡️
This repository serves as a portfolio project, highlighting both technical skills and security awareness.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Registration, login, password management, session handling 🗝️ |
| CRUD Operations | Create, read, update, delete resources with proper validation 📄 |
| RESTful API | Backend endpoints designed following best practices 🌐 |
| Database Integration | MySQL database managed using Sequelize ORM 🗄️ |
| File Upload | Secure file upload handling 📁 |
| Security Focus | Vulnerability identification and patching planned 🛡️ |
| Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Node.js | Backend runtime environment 🔧 |
| Express.js | Server-side routing & middleware ⚡ |
| EJS | Template engine for rendering pages 📝 |
| MySQL | Relational database 🗄️ |
| Sequelize | ORM for database interaction 🛠️ |
Future improvements will include patching security vulnerabilities and enhancing backend robustness.
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/ShahabCode/NodeJS-WebApp.git
cd NodeJS-WebApp- Install dependencies:
npm install- Configure database:
- Create a MySQL database.
- Update database credentials in the configuration file (e.g.,
config/config.jsonor.env).
- Run migrations (if applicable):
npx sequelize db:migrate- Start the application:
npm start- Access the application at:
http://localhost:3000
This project demonstrates:
- Backend Development Skills – Node.js, Express.js, Sequelize 🛠️
- Database Management Skills – MySQL relational database design 🗄️
- Security Awareness – identifying and patching vulnerabilities 🛡️
- Portfolio Readiness – a complete project to showcase to recruiters ⭐
This repository is primarily part of my portfolio.
Further enhancements may include additional security hardening, automated testing, and code optimization.