Architecture
Controllers
- App Controller: Manages the initialization of the application and handles generic routes (e.g., checking API status).
- JournalEntries Controller: Handles all operations related to journal entries, including creating, reading, updating, and deleting entries.
- User Controller: Manages user-related operations, such as registration, profile management, and account deletion.
- Auth Controller: Handles authentication and authorization processes, including user login, token generation, password resets, and token validation.
Models
- JournalEntry Model: Represents the structure of a journal entry within the database, including fields such as title, content, and visibility (public/private).
- User Model: Represents user information within the database, including fields such as full name, nickname, email, and password.
Utilities
- db.js: Manages the connection to the MongoDB database.
- jwt.js: Provides functions for generating and verifying JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
- mailer.js: Handles sending emails, such as welcome emails, password reset instructions, and notifications for changes to user accounts.
- logger.js: Implements Winston for logging crucial information and errors to files.
Middleware
Middleware functions are used throughout the application to handle tasks such as:
- Validating incoming requests using Joi schemas.
- Checking user authentication status using JWTs.
- Logging application activity with Winston and Morgan.
- Implementing rate limiting to protect against abuse.