Backend Fullstack Application
React · Node.js · MongoDB · PostgreSQL
This project is a backend application built with Node.js and Express. It is intended to be used as part of a fullstack system with a React frontend. The backend supports both MongoDB and PostgreSQL and follows a clean and scalable architecture.
Project Overview
The application provides a RESTful API structure with separated concerns for routes, models, middleware, and tests. It is suitable for learning purposes, academic projects, or as a foundation for real-world applications.
Features
RESTful API using Express
Support for MongoDB and PostgreSQL
Clean and modular folder structure
Environment-based configuration
Automated testing with Jest
Ready to integrate with a frontend application
Project Structure
The project is organized into folders that separate logic and responsibilities, making the codebase easy to understand and maintain.
Requirements
To run this project locally, you need:
Node.js
npm
MongoDB or PostgreSQL
How to Run
- Clone the repository
Download the project from GitHub to your local machine.
- Open the project
Open the project folder in your terminal or preferred IDE.
- Install dependencies
Install all required dependencies using npm.
- Configure environment variables
Set up environment variables for database connections and server configuration.
- Start the server
Run the application to start the backend server.
Testing
The project includes tests written with Jest to ensure core functionality and reliability.
Purpose
This project can be used as:
A backend template for fullstack applications
A learning project for Node.js and databases
A base for extending into more advanced systems