MEVN Backend Authentication

Overview

This project is a MEVN (MongoDB, Express, Vue.js, Node.js) backend authentication system. It provides a backend built with Node.js and Express.js, using MongoDB as the database. This setup allows for easy user authentication and management.

Technologies Used

• Node.js: A JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine.
• Express.js: A web application framework for Node.js, designed for building web applications and APIs.
• MongoDB: A NoSQL database that uses a document-oriented data model.
• Docker: A platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers.

Docker Containers

This project includes the following Docker containers:

• Node: Runs the Node.js application.
• MongoDB: The NoSQL database for storing user data.
• Mailhog: An email testing tool for capturing and displaying outgoing emails.
• Mongo Express: A web-based MongoDB administration interface for managing the database.

Setting Up with Docker

To set up the project using Docker, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone <repository_url>
   cd <project_directory>

2. cp .env_sample .env

3. Fill in the Environment Variables: Edit the .env file and fill in the necessary values for MongoDB connection, ports, and any other required settings.

4. Build and Run the Containers: Execute the following command to build and start the containers:

   docker-compose up -d --build

5. Install Dependencies and Start the Node Server: After the containers are running, execute the following command to install npm packages inside the Node container and start the server:

   docker exec -it mevn_auth_node npm install
   docker exec -it mevn_auth_node node server.js

6. Access the Application:

   • Node.js API: http://localhost:8085
   • Mongo Express: http://localhost:8081
   • Mailhog: http://localhost:8025

Setting Up without Docker

To set up the project without using Docker, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone <repository_url>
   cd <project_directory>

2. cp .env_sample .env

3. Fill in the Environment Variables: Edit the .env file and fill in the necessary values for MongoDB connection, ports, and any other required settings.

4. Install Dependencies: Ensure you have Node.js and MongoDB installed. Run the following command to install the necessary packages:

   npm install

5. Run MongoDB: Start the MongoDB service. Ensure it's running and accessible.

6. Start the Node.js Application: Run the following command to start the server:

   node server.js

7. Access the Application:

   • Node.js API: http://localhost:5000