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Authentication Application

This application provides user registration, login, and protected routes using Express.js, PostgreSQL, and JWT authentication.

Features

• User Registration: Allows users to register with a valid email and password, which are securely stored after hashing.

• User Login: Validates user credentials and issues a JWT token for authentication.

• Protected Routes: Utilizes JWT tokens to protect routes and allow access only to authenticated users.

Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/LilVoidx/Auth-app.git
   cd Auth-app

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

   Copy .env.example to .env and configure with your PostgreSQL credentials and JWT secret.

4. Start the server:

   npm start

   The server will run on http://localhost:5000 by default.

API Endpoints

• POST /register: Register a new user.
• POST /login: Log in with existing credentials and receive a JWT token.
• GET /protected: Access a protected route requiring authentication.

Technologies Used

• Express.js
• PostgreSQL
• JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
• bcrypt for password hashing