E-commerce-RESTFUL-API

Project Overview

This project is an API designed for an e-commerce platform that handles essential functionalities such as product management, user authentication, and order processing.

Implementation Highlights

- **Authentication & Authorization**

JWT was integrated to provide secure user authentication, and role-based access control was implemented to protect sensitive operations.

- **Security Measures**

Multiple layers of security were applied to ensure the integrity and safety of the API:

- **XSS Protection**: The `xss` module was used to sanitize untrusted input and prevent the injection of malicious data.

- **Rate Limiting**: A rate limiter was employed to control the frequency of incoming requests, protecting the API from abuse and brute-force attacks.

- **HTTP Parameter Pollution (HPP) Protection**: The `hpp` module was utilized to prevent HTTP parameter pollution, ensuring that request handling remained secure and efficient.

- **Data Validation & Error Handling**

Comprehensive data validation was established for all inputs, and structured error handling was implemented to facilitate easier debugging and provide better user feedback.

- **Deployment**

The API was deployed on Vercel, enabling easy scaling and delivering fast performance. The project is integrated with GitHub for seamless version control, allowing automatic updates to the live API whenever new changes are pushed.

- **Payment Processing**

Stripe was integrated to provide secure and seamless payment processing, enabling users to complete their transactions smoothly.

- **Testing with Postman**

Extensive test cases were developed using Postman to validate endpoint functionality and ensure reliable responses.

## Technologies Used

- **NodeJS**: Runtime Environment

- **ExpressJS**: Backend Framework

- **MongoDB**: Database

- **Postman**: API Testing and Documentation