This pull request introduces a new feature to our application - a signup route. The signup route allows new users to create accounts and join our platform. Here's an overview of the changes included in this pull request:
Changes:
Added a new route for user signup (POST /auth/signup) in the routes/auth.js file.
Implemented password hashing using the bcrypt package to securely store user passwords.
Used jsonwebtoken package for enhanced security and easy access for the users.
Created a new User model in the models/User.js file to store user information in the MongoDB database.
Updated the index.js file to include the necessary middleware and route handling for the signup route.
Testing:
Tested the signup route using tools like Postman to ensure that new users can successfully create accounts.
Verified that passwords are securely hashed before being stored in the database.
Checked for proper error handling and validation of user input.
Additional Notes:
This feature aligns with our project's goals of providing a seamless user experience and enhancing security.
Any feedback or suggestions for improvement are welcome.
This pull request introduces a new feature to our application - a signup route. The signup route allows new users to create accounts and join our platform. Here's an overview of the changes included in this pull request:
Changes:
POST /auth/signup
) in theroutes/auth.js
file.bcrypt
package to securely store user passwords.jsonwebtoken
package for enhanced security and easy access for the users.models/User.js
file to store user information in the MongoDB database.index.js
file to include the necessary middleware and route handling for the signup route.Testing:
Tested the signup route using tools like Postman to ensure that new users can successfully create accounts.
Verified that passwords are securely hashed before being stored in the database.
Checked for proper error handling and validation of user input.
Additional Notes: