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User Authentication with Express.js and React.js

This repository demonstrates a comprehensive user authentication system implemented using Express.js for the backend and React.js for the frontend. It provides a solid foundation for securing web applications and includes the following features:

  • User Registration: Allow users to create accounts with secure password storage.

  • User Login: Enable secure login for registered users with token-based authentication.

  • Token Management: Manage user sessions and secure API access with JWT (JSON Web Tokens).

  • Password Hashing: Safely store user passwords using bcrypt for hashing.

  • Middleware: Implement middleware for route protection and authentication checks.

  • Protected Routes: Control access to certain routes and components based on user authentication status.

  • API Integration: Illustrate how to connect the React frontend to the Express.js backend using Axios.

This repository serves as a valuable resource for developers looking to implement user authentication in their Express.js and React.js applications. It offers clear code examples and best practices for building secure and user-friendly web experiences.

Feel free to explore, learn, and adapt this authentication system to your specific project needs.

Back End

Back-End

  • Node version v19.1.0
  • Npm version 9.6.7
  • If you need all the authentication in the same file "main": "index.js", to server.js

Set-up

  • cd react-backend
  • npm install
  • node index.js
  • port - http://localhost:4000

Front End

Front-End

  • Node version v19.1.0
  • Npm version 9.6.7

Set-up

  • cd react-frontend
  • npm install
  • npm start