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🚀 nodejs-auth-jwt - Simple User Authentication Made Easy

🏷️ Introduction

Welcome to the nodejs-auth-jwt project. This software provides a simple way for applications to authenticate users and manage user accounts. Built using Node.js, it uses JWT for secure data transfer, bcrypt for password hashing, and MySQL for data storage.

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🚀 Getting Started

To begin using this application, follow the steps below. You will download the software and learn how to run it locally, even if you have no programming experience.

🌐 Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure you have the following installed on your computer:

Node.js: This software runs on Node.js. Download it from nodejs.org.
MySQL: This application needs a MySQL database. You can download it from mysql.com.

💻 Download & Install

To get the software, visit the Releases page:

https://github.com/demoluci1/nodejs-auth-jwt/releases

Click the link above.
Look for the latest release at the top.
Download the files you need. Usually, you will want to get the source code as a ZIP file.

📂 Extract the Files

Once the download is complete, locate the ZIP file in your “Downloads” folder.
Right-click on the ZIP file and select “Extract All” to unzip the files.
Choose a folder where you want to keep the application, then click “Extract.”

🚀 Run the Application

Open a terminal. You can find the terminal application by searching for “Command Prompt” on Windows or “Terminal” on macOS.
Navigate to the folder where you extracted the files. Use the command:
```
cd path/to/your/folder
```
Replace path/to/your/folder with your actual folder path.
Next, install the necessary packages by running the following command:
```
npm install
```
Now, create a .env file in your folder to configure your database. Here’s an example of what to include:
```
DB_HOST=localhost
DB_USER=yourUsername
DB_PASS=yourPassword
DB_NAME=yourDatabaseName
```
Replace yourUsername, yourPassword, and yourDatabaseName with your actual MySQL database details.
After setting up your .env file, run the application with the command:
```
npm start
```
The application should now be running on your local machine. Open your web browser and go to:
```
http://localhost:3000
```
You can now explore the API features for authentication and user management.

📚 Features

User Registration: New users can register easily.
User Login: Authenticate users with JWT.
Password Security: Passwords are securely hashed using bcrypt.
MySQL Integration: Easily manage user data.

🛠️ Additional Setup

If you want to further customize the application, here are some additional steps:

Database Setup: You need to set up the MySQL database. Create a database with the name you specified in the .env file. You can use MySQL Workbench or the command line.
Sample Data: You might want to insert some sample data to help you test the application.

⚙️ Common Issues

If you encounter any issues while running the application, check the following:

Ensure your MySQL server is running.
Verify your database credentials in the .env file.
Check if Node.js is installed correctly by running:
```
node -v
```

📞 Support

If you need help, feel free to open an issue on the GitHub repository, and we will do our best to assist you.

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. You are free to use and modify it as you wish.

🔗 Download Now Again

For ease of access, you can download the application again at:

https://github.com/demoluci1/nodejs-auth-jwt/releases