Notebook App is a web-based application built using React that allows users to create, read, update, and delete (CRUD) notes securely. It features authentication using JWT tokens and encrypts passwords with bcrypt for enhanced security.

• User Authentication

  • Secure login and registration system
  • JWT-based authentication for session management
  • Password hashing with bcrypt

• Notes Management

  • Create, read, update, and delete notes
  • User-specific notes with authentication checks
  • Rich text formatting support (if implemented)

• Security

  • JWT token validation for protected routes
  • Secure password storage using bcrypt
  • Authentication middleware to prevent unauthorized access

• Frontend: React, React Router
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT, bcrypt js

Make sure you have Node.js and npm/yarn installed on your system.

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/Ritesh-Thorve/Notebook.git
   cd notebook-app

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables Create a .env file in the root directory and configure the following:

   PORT=5000
   MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   JWT_SECRET=your_secret_key

4. Start the Backend Server

   npm start

5. Start the Frontend

   npm run dev

• POST /api/auth/createuser - Register a new user
• POST /api/auth/login - Login user and receive JWT token

• GET /api/notes - Get all notes (authenticated)
• POST /api/notes - Create a new note
• PUT /api/notes/:id - Update a note
• DELETE /api/notes/:id - Delete a note

Feel free to contribute by submitting issues or pull requests. Make sure to follow the best coding practices and update documentation when necessary.

This project is licensed under the MIT License.