Node.js Fullstack Exam

Overview

This project is a fullstack application built with a Svelte frontend and a Node.js backend.

Frontend

• Framework: Svelte

Backend

• Runtime: Node.js

Functionality and Dependencies

Core Functionality

• bcrypt: Used for hashing user passwords.
• crypto: Used to generate session secret.
• dotenv: Used for environmental variables.
• express: Web framework for Node.js, used to build web applications and APIs.
• express-rate-limit: Middleware to limit repeated requests to server endpoints.
• express-session: Middleware for managing user sessions.
• mongodb: simple MongoDB setup.
• resend: used for email verification and password resets.
• socket.io: used to toggle dark/light mode for all connected users
• validator: used for Validating and sanitizing strings.

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:
   • Create a .env file in the root directory and add necessary environment variables.
4. Set up the database:

   npm run database-create

5. Start the development server:

   npm run dev