Express.js + MongoDB Authentication API

Description

A simple authentication system using Express.js, MongoDB, and JWT authentication.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repo.git

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Create a .env file and add:

   MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret_key

4. Start the server:

   npm start

API Endpoints

• POST /api/auth/register - Register a new user
• POST /api/auth/login - Login and receive a JWT token
• GET /api/auth/search - Search user (requires JWT token)

Testing with Postman

1. Register a user.
2. Login to get a token.
3. Use the token in the Authorization header to search for a user.

License

MIT