ResearchSphere Backend

The ResearchSphere Backend provides secure and reliable server-side functionality for the ResearchSphere platform. Using the MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture, it efficiently handles data and user interactions. Designed for optimal performance and scalability, the backend ensures a smooth and secure experience for all users.

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed on your machine:

• Node.js
• npm

Getting Started

Follow these steps to set up the project locally:

1. Clone the Repository

   First, clone the repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/kishanlalchoudhary/ResearchSphere-Backend.git
   

2. Navigate to the Project Directory

   Change to the project directory:

   cd ResearchSphere-Backend
   

3. Install Dependencies

   Install the required Node.js packages by running:

   npm install
   

4. Configure Environment Variables

   The project includes an env.example file that provides a template for the environment variables. To configure your environment, follow these steps:

   • Copy the env.example file to create a .env file:

   • Open the .env file and add your configuration details:

5. Start the Server

   To start the server, use the following command:

   npm start
   

Technologies and Packages Used

• Node.js: JavaScript runtime for building the backend.
• Express.js: Web framework for building the API.
• MongoDB: NoSQL database for storing application data.
• Mongoose: ODM (Object Data Modeling) library for MongoDB.
• jsonwebtoken (JWT): For creating and verifying JSON Web Tokens.
• bcrypt: For hashing passwords.
• nodemailer: For sending emails.
• morgan: HTTP request logger middleware.
• validator: For string validation and sanitization.
• cors: Middleware for enabling Cross-Origin Resource Sharing.
• express-async-handler: Middleware for handling asynchronous errors in Express.
• nodemon: For automatically restarting the server during development.