🖤 Node.js API with Express.js - BookStore API 🖤

Welcome to the BookStore API course repository! This project serves as a comprehensive guide for building RESTful APIs using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this repository provides all the resources and code examples you'll need.

🚀 Getting Started

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/mohammad-rammal/BookStore

Install the dependencies:

npm install

Start the server:

npm start

The server is running on http://localhost:5000

📂 Project Structure

├── controllers/ # Logic for handling routes and requests

├── models/ # Mongoose schemas and models

├── routes/ # API route definitions

├── middleware/ # Custom middleware functions

├── config/ # Configuration files (e.g., database connection)

├── utils/ # Utility functions

├── views/ # Views functions

├── app.js # Entry point for the application

└── README.md # Project documentation

🧠 Course Content

1. Introduction to Node.js and Express.js
2. Setting Up a RESTful API
3. Working with MongoDB and Mongoose
4. Implementing Authentication with JWT
5. Creating Routes and Controllers
6. Handling Middleware in Express
7. Advanced Topics: Pagination, Filtering, etc.
8. Security Best Practices

🛠 Features

• CRUD Operations: Complete Create, Read, Update, and Delete functionalities.
• Authentication & Authorization: Secure routes using JWT.
• Input Validation: Validate incoming data with express-validator.
• File Upload: Handle image and file uploads.
• Error Handling: Centralized error handling using custom middleware.
• Environment Variables: Manage sensitive data securely using .env files.

🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn: Mohammad Rammal