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Improve the performance and security of a express application. #289

Closed atul-codeX closed 3 weeks ago

atul-codeX commented 3 weeks ago

Assign label as hacktoberfest-accepted

Here’s a brief description of the issues that need improvement, presented in bullet points:

Compression Middleware: Lack of response compression can lead to larger payloads, increasing load times and bandwidth usage.

CORS Configuration: Inadequate CORS settings may expose the application to unnecessary risks and overhead by allowing too many routes.

Async/Await for MongoDB: Not using async/await can lead to less readable and maintainable code when dealing with asynchronous database operations.

Connection Pooling for MongoDB: Inefficient management of database connections can result in performance bottlenecks and increased latency.

Middleware Usage: Excessive or unnecessary middleware can slow down request processing and increase server load.

Rate Limiting: Absence of rate limiting can expose the API to abuse, leading to performance degradation and potential denial of service.

Helmet for Security: Not using Helmet may leave the application vulnerable to certain web security threats by not setting appropriate HTTP headers.

Error Handling Middleware: Lack of centralized error handling can lead to inconsistent error responses and difficulty in debugging issues.