mtbasso / mern-auth-template

This MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) Stack Authentication Template provides a solid foundation for building secure and scalable web applications with user authentication. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the ropes or a seasoned developer seeking a quick setup for your next project, this template has you covered.

MERN Stack Authentication Template

A comprehensive MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) Stack Authentication Template for building secure and scalable web applications with user authentication.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Getting Started
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
• Project Structure
• Usage
• Contributing
• License
• Acknowledgments

Features

• User Authentication: Implement a robust user authentication system using JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for secure and stateless authentication.

• MongoDB Integration: Utilize MongoDB as the database for storing user information, ensuring data persistence and flexibility.

• Express.js Backend: A powerful and minimalist Express.js server to handle API requests, manage routes, and enforce security measures.

• React Frontend: A well-organized React frontend that seamlessly integrates with the backend, providing a responsive and dynamic user interface.

• Scalable Structure: Follows best practices for project structure, making it easy to scale and maintain your application as it grows.

• Session Management: Efficient session management to enhance user experience and maintain user sessions securely.

• Easy Configuration: Simple configuration files for quick setup and customization according to your project requirements.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm installed.
• MongoDB installed and running.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repo.git
   

2. Install dependencies:

    cd your-repo && npm install
   

3. Start the backend:

    npm run server
   

4. Start the frontend:

   npm run client
   

Project Structure

Server

• /server contains the Express.js server and related backend files.
• /server/routes contains API route definitions for authentication and other functionalities.
• /server/controllers holds controller logic for handling authentication and other business logic.
• /server/models defines MongoDB schemas for user data.

Client

• /client includes the React frontend files and components.
• /client/src contains the main React application along with components and styles.
• /client/src/components holds reusable React components.

Usage

• Customize the authentication template to suit your specific project requirements.
• Build additional features on top of the existing structure.
• Refer to the documentation in each folder for detailed information about the server and client components.