Overview

This project is developed using the frontend of ReactJS, backend of NodeJS, middleware of ExpressJs and for database MongoDB.

This project helps to take your notes and save it on the cloud and access at anytime anywhere with your credentials.

Passwords are stored in encrypted format in MongoDB database

CRUD operations will be performed only with the JSON web token (Stateless session management).

The token will be stored in httpOnly cookie for security purposes inorder to avoid XSS attacks.

Resources Used

MongoDB Atlas

ExpressJS

ReactJS

NodeJS

npm (Node Package Manager)

Backend

Storing JWT in httpOnly cookie ensures security.

Facilitated two distinct roles with role-based permissions.

Implemented relational mapping between collections.

To run the project

Make a git clone or fork the project to the local system.

Navigate to the project location and open the terminal and type the following command.

npm start

Add .env file

PORT = [your_port_number]

DB = [mongoDB_link]

JWTPRIVATEKEY = []your_key] eg.Vivin#2004

SALT = [number] eg.14

Sample screenshots

Hosting issues

Hosted in render website with minimal resources. So somestimes website will be slow. But when you run locally it will work faster you expect.

Can't able to make the httpOnly cookie sameSite:'strict' or 'lax'. If strict CRUD operations are not performing and while with lax the cookie may disappear while refreshing.

So while run this project loaclly make sure your cookie property change to sameSite: 'strict' from sameSite: 'none'.

If anyone knows the solution for the above mentioned issues mail me at cseskct255vivinprabhu.s@gmail.com