Introduction to Authentication Module Project

Introduction

Use Node.js, Express and Knex to build an API that provides register, login and logout functionality.

Instructions

Task 1: Project Setup and Submission

Your assignment page on Canvas should contain instructions for submitting this project. If you are still unsure, reach out to School Staff.

Task 2: Minimum Viable Product

2A - Database Access Functions

Write the following user access functions inside api/users/users-model.js:

• find
• findBy
• findById
• add

2B - Middleware Functions

Write the following auth middlewares inside api/auth/auth-middleware.js:

• restricted
• checkUsernameFree
• checkPasswordLength
• checkUsernameExists

2C - Endpoints

Authentication will be tracked using sessions and cookies. See api/server.js for more instructions.

Write the following endpoints. The first one belongs inside api/users/users-router.js and the rest inside api/auth/auth-router.js:

• [GET] /api/users
• [POST] /api/auth/register
• [POST] /api/auth/login
• [GET] /api/auth/logout

Users Schema

The database auth.db3 includes a single users table:

field	data type	metadata
user_id	unsigned integer	primary key, auto-increments, generated by db
username	string	required, unique
password	string	required

Notes

• Run tests locally executing npm test.
• The project comes with migrate, rollback and seed scripts in case you need to reset the database.
• You are welcome to create additional files but do not move or rename existing files or folders.
• Do not alter your package.json file except to install extra libraries or add extra scripts. Do not update existing libraries.
• In your solution, it is essential that you follow best practices and produce clean and professional results.
• Schedule time to review, refine, and assess your work.
• Perform basic professional polishing including spell-checking and grammar-checking on your work.

Task 3: Stretch Goals

• Build a React application that implements components to register, login and view a list of users. Gotta keep sharpening your React skills.