Express Authentication Project Setup

Overview

This tutorial will guide you through creating a full-stack Express application with user authentication. We'll follow a step-by-step approach to set up the backend, create API routes, implement error handling, add user authentication, and deploy the application.

The project will be structured with separate backend and frontend folders, making it easier to maintain and deploy.

Project Phases

• Phase 0: Backend Setup
• Phase 1: API Routes
• Phase 2: Error Handling
• Phase 3: User Authentication
• Phase 4: User Authentication Routes
• Phase 5: Validating Request Bodies
• Deployment Guide

Skills You'll Learn

• Setting up an Express application
• Implementing API routes
• Creating error handling middleware
• Implementing user authentication with JWT
• Validating user input
• Deploying to Render.com
• Git workflow for feature branches

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of JavaScript and Node.js
• Understanding of HTTP request/response cycle
• Familiarity with RESTful API concepts
• Git version control fundamentals

Getting Started

Let's begin with Phase 0: Backend Setup. Click here to start the tutorial.