Advanced Node.js API

Description

The advanced-node project is a comprehensive Node.js API that simulates a fictitious Facebook login. This project utilizes TypeScript to enhance development with static typing and leverages modern software engineering principles. It demonstrates best practices in Test-Driven Development (TDD), Clean Architecture, and Design Patterns. Additionally, the project implements SOLID principles, advanced TypeScript features, and Git best practices to ensure a robust and scalable API.

Features

• Test-Driven Development (TDD): Follow a disciplined approach to write tests before implementation.
• Clean Architecture: Organize code into layers to separate concerns and improve maintainability.
• Design Patterns: Implement design patterns correctly to solve common software design problems.
• SOLID Principles: Apply SOLID principles to create a well-structured and maintainable codebase.
• TypeScript: Utilize TypeScript features such as Utility Types, Interfaces, Type Aliases, and Modular Path Resolution.
• Git Best Practices: Follow best practices for version control.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16.x)
• npm (Node Package Manager)
• TypeScript (v4.7.4 or above)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/advanced-node.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd advanced-node

3. Install the dependencies:

   npm install

Configuration

1. Create a .env file in the root directory and configure your environment variables:

   # Example configuration
   DB_HOST=localhost
   DB_PORT=5432
   DB_USER=youruser
   DB_PASSWORD=yourpassword
   

Running the Project

• Development Mode:

  npm run dev

  This command runs the project in development mode with automatic reloading.

• Build and Start:

  npm run build
  npm start

  This command builds the project and starts the application.

Testing

• Run All Tests:

  npm test

• Watch for Changes:

  npm run test:watch

• Run Tests with Coverage:

  npm run test:coverage

• Run Specific Tests:

  npm run test:fb-api

Linting and Formatting

• Lint Code:

  npm run lint

• Fix Linting Issues:

  npm run lint:fix

Contributing

1. Fork the repository.

2. Create a feature branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature

3. Commit your changes:

   git commit -am 'Add new feature'

4. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature/your-feature

5. Create a new Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgements

• TypeScript for providing a robust typing system.
• Express for a minimalist web framework.
• Jest for a powerful testing framework.
• ESLint for maintaining code quality.