Flight Search API

Project Description

Flight Search API is a web application that allows users to search for flights based on various criteria such as departure airport, arrival airport, and departure time. It provides a convenient way to manage flights and find available options for travel.

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Project Structure

The project adopts a structured modern architecture designed to provide users with flight search capabilities upon registration and authorization. Here's an overview of the key features and components:

User Authentication and Authorization

• User Registration: Users must register via the "/api/auth/register" endpoint to gain access to flight search functionalities. The user's password is securely hashed using the bcrypt algorithm during registration.

• Token-based Authentication: Upon successful login via the "/api/auth/authentication" endpoint, users receive a JSON Web Token (JWT) that grants access to the flight search API. The token has a validity period of 10 minutes, enhancing security.

Flight Search

• Search Capabilities: Authenticated users can search for flights, including one-way or round-trip options. The system supports various search parameters, providing flexibility for users to find the desired flights.

• Airport Queries: Users can perform queries on airports, enhancing the search experience.

• Error Handling: Modern custom exceptions are implemented to gracefully handle scenarios where users input invalid flights or airports.

• DTOs for Requests: Data Transfer Objects (DTOs) are employed for handling incoming requests, ensuring a clean and organized structure.

Scheduled Jobs

• Third-Party API Integration: A Scheduled Job mechanism runs every night to fetch flights from a third-party API. For demonstration purposes, a MockController generates custom data, showcasing the integration of external data into the project.

This structured approach ensures a secure, user-friendly, and feature-rich flight search system, catering to the needs of registered and authenticated users.

Swagger API Documentation

• API Documentation: The project includes Swagger API documentation, providing detailed information about the available endpoints, request parameters, and responses.