karimAoulallay / fcc-file-metadata-microservice

This is a project for freeCodeCamp Back End Development and APIs course

File Metadata Microservice

This project provides a simple "File Analyzer" API using Node.js, Express, and Multer for file uploads. It allows users to upload a file and receive information about its name, type, and size.

Key Features:

• File upload support using Multer middleware.
• Analyzes uploaded file name, type (MIME type), and size.
• Returns JSON response with file information.
• CORS-enabled for cross-origin requests.

Getting Started:

1. Prerequisites: Node.js and npm or yarn installed on your system.
2. Clone this repository: git clone [e-mail]:karimAoulallay/fcc-file-metadata-microservice.git
3. Install dependencies: npm install or yarn install
4. Run the project: npm start or yarn start

API Endpoint:

• POST /api/fileanalyse:
  • Accepts file uploads using the upfile field in the multipart form data.
  • Supported file types: No explicit restrictions, but server limitations may apply.
  • Response: JSON object containing:
    • name: Original filename of the uploaded file.
    • type: MIME type of the uploaded file.
    • size: Size of the uploaded file in bytes.