Server-OpenLake_Summer_Bootcamp

Welcome to the Backend Bootcamp with Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB!
This repository is designed for mentees to learn full-fledged backend development by building hands-on projects, one step at a time.

Each mentee will have their own folder (named after themselves) where they will complete and commit all their tasks.

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📚 What You'll Learn

By the end of this bootcamp, you'll be able to:

• Set up a Node.js server
• Create APIs using Express.js
• Understand RESTful routing
• Work with MongoDB (CRUD operations)
• Use Postman for API testing
• Implement Authentication and Authorisation using JWT
• Connect backend to frontend (basic integration)
• Structure a backend project using MVC architecture

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📁 Folder Structure

Each mentee must create a folder using their full name (in lowercase and separated by hyphens). For example: slok-tulsyan/

Each task should be inside its own subfolder with clear naming (e.g., task-01, task-02), and should include:

• index.js (entry point)
• package.json
• .env file (if required, do NOT push sensitive data)
• A README.md inside each task folder explaining what you've done

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✅ Weekly Tasks

🔹 Task 1: Setup Node.js Project

• Initialize a Node.js project
• Create a simple server using Express.js
• Setup basic routes (/, /about)
• Use nodemon

🔹 Task 2: MongoDB Integration

• Setup MongoDB using Mongoose
• Integrate your database with your created server

🔹 Task 3: REST API Basics

• Create a CRUD API for "Todo" & "Note" resources
• Store data in Database

🔹 Task 4: Authentication & Authorization

• Add user registration and login routes
• Hash passwords using bcrypt
• Use JWT for protected routes

🔹 Task 5: Project Structuring

• Apply MVC architecture
• Use routers and controllers

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🧑‍💻 How to Contribute

Follow these steps to contribute to this repository:

1. Fork the Repository

Click the Fork button at the top-right corner of this repo. This creates your own copy of the repo under your GitHub account.

2. Clone the Forked Repo

git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/<repo-name>.git
cd <repo-name>

3. Create Your Folder

Inside the root of the repo, create a folder named after you in kebab-case:

mkdir <your-name>
cd <your-name>

4. Add Your Task

Create subfolders for each task and start coding!

5. Add, Commit and Push Changes

git add .
git commit -m "<commit-message>"
git push origin main

If you are working on a separate branch:

git checkout -b <branch-name>
git push origin <branch-name>

6. Create a Pull Request

Go to your forked repo on GitHub, and click on "Contribute > Open pull request".

• Add a title and description
• Mention which task you completed
• Submit the pull request

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📌 Guidelines

• Make sure your code runs without errors.
• Do not commit .env files or node_modules.
• Use meaningful commit messages.
• Write a small README.md inside each task folder explaining your implementation.

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🙌 Let’s Get Started!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out during mentorship sessions or raise an issue in this repo.

Happy coding! 💻🔥