ajay117 / collective_wallet_api

CollectiveWallet API: Backend API for Group Expenses Management

Overview

This project is a backend API built with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. It provides a comprehensive set of functionalities for managing group expenses. Users can sign up, log in, log out, create groups, add members, and record expenses within the groups.

Technologies Used

• Node.js: A JavaScript runtime that allows the execution of server-side code.
• Express: A web application framework for Node.js that simplifies the process of building robust APIs.
• MongoDB: A NoSQL database used for storing and retrieving data efficiently.
• Jest: A JavaScript testing framework for Node.js applications.
• Supertest: A testing library for HTTP assertions, used for testing API endpoints.
• JSON Web Token (JWT): Used for implementing secure user authentication.
• Bcrypt: A library for hashing passwords, enhancing the security of user credentials.

Features

1. User Management:

   • Sign up: Users can create accounts by providing necessary information.
   • Log in: Existing users can log in securely using their credentials.
   • Log out: Users can log out to terminate their session.

2. Group Management:

   • Create Group: Users can create new groups for managing expenses.
   • Add Members: Group owners can add members to facilitate collaborative expense tracking.

3. Expense Tracking:

   • Record Expenses: Users can log expenses within their groups, providing details such as amount, description, and date.

4. Security Measures:

   • JSON Web Token: Implemented for secure authentication.
   • Bcrypt: Used for hashing passwords to enhance user credential security.