Project Goals

The goal of this project is to develop a robust and production-ready backend API using Node.js. The project aims to showcase expertise in various areas of backend development, including planning, design, security, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Project Scope

The project will involve building a fully functional backend API for a sample application. The API will provide essential CRUD operations, authentication, security measures, and well-documented endpoints. The focus will be on implementing best practices and using appropriate tools to ensure the application's reliability, scalability, and security.

Target Audience

The target audience for this project includes:

• Hiring managers and recruiters evaluating backend development skills during interviews.
• Junior and aspiring backend developers looking to learn about building and deploying APIs.
• Developers interested in understanding the process of taking an API from conception to production.

Objectives

The main objectives of this project include:

• Designing a comprehensive API specification using OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Building a database schema using MongoDB.
• Developing API endpoints using Express.js and integrating logging mechanisms.
• Implementing security measures such as Helmet, Passport.js, and rate limiting.
• Containerizing the application with Docker and exploring container orchestration options.
• Setting up monitoring using Prometheus and Grafana, along with centralized logging.
• Conducting load testing using Artillery or Locust to ensure scalability.
• Performing security testing using tools like OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite.
• Versioning the API and maintaining backward compatibility.