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Assignment Submission Portal for GrowthX (Backend Task)

Overview

This project is a backend application designed to manage assignment submissions for GrowthX. The application includes features like email notifications, password hashing, and dynamic status handling, with a focus on scalability and security.

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🚀 How to Run

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• MongoDB

Steps to Run the Project

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/shi-vam7902/GrowthX-ASP
   cd AssignmentSubmissionPortal

2. Install project dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the root directory.
   • Add the necessary environment variables (refer to .env.example if available).

4. Start the server:

   npm run start

5. The server will start on http://localhost:3000 or the port specified in the .env file.

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📁 Folder Structure

• api/: Contains API-related files.
• controller/: Holds controller logic for handling HTTP requests and responses.
• database/: Includes database connection and management files.
• middleware/: Middleware for request validation, authentication, etc.
• model/: Houses schema definitions for MongoDB collections.
• node_modules/: Project dependencies managed by npm.
• routes/: Defines the application’s routes and their mappings to controllers.
• utils/: Helper functions and utility files for reusability.
• validations/: Input validation logic for requests.
• .env: Environment variables file (not included in the repository).
• .gitignore: Excludes sensitive files like node_modules and .env.
• package.json: Lists project dependencies and scripts.
• package-lock.json: Records the dependency tree for consistent installations.

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🛠️ Features

• Email Integration: Added mailing functionality to send notifications or updates.
• Password Hashing: Implemented bcrypt.js for secure password storage.
• One-to-One Mapping: Established relationships between admins, users, and assignments.
• Dynamic Status Handling: Developed a system to handle dynamic assignment statuses.
• Deployment: Prepared for deployment of services on platforms like Render.com.

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🌐 Deployment

The application can be deployed on Render.com. Follow these steps:

1.Link : https://growthx-asp.onrender.com

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🛠️ Tools and Technologies

• Node.js: Runtime for building server-side applications.
• Express.js: Web framework for managing routes and middleware.
• MongoDB: NoSQL database for managing data.
• bcrypt.js: Library for hashing passwords securely.
• Nodemailer: Utility for email notifications.

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📝 Notes

• Follow the MVC (Model-View-Controller) pattern to maintain clean and modular code.
• Use .env to manage sensitive configuration values securely.
• Error handling and validations are performed in middleware and validation files.

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📄 Documentation

• Document all API endpoints and their request/response formats.
• Use tools like Postman to test the endpoints and create a collection for easy reference.