Project Overview

This is a React Native application designed to test an authentication flow with Express.js backend and MongoDB database in https://github.com/OwenLovesCoding/authflow. The app includes email verification functionality where users must verify their email before accessing the main application.

Features

• User registration and login
• Email verification system
• Protected routes requiring verified emails
• MongoDB integration for user data storage
• Express.js backend

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed
• MongoDB installed and running
• Expo CLI installed globally (npm install -g expo-cli)

Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies: npm install
3. Start the development server: npx expo start

Backend Setup

1. Navigate to your Express.js backend directory
2. Install backend dependencies: npm install
3. Start the server: npm run dev

Usage

1. Register a new account with your email
2. Check your email for a verification link
3. Verify your email address
4. Login with your credentials
5. Access the home screen after successful verification

Dependencies

Frontend

• React Native
• Expo
• AsyncStorage for local storage

Backend

• Express.js
• MongoDB with Mongoose
• Nodemailer for sending emai

Future Enhancements

• Password reset functionality
• Social media authentication
• Two-factor authentication
• Improved UI/UX issues