Node.js, MongoDB, and Postman can be used to create a Jobs API backend, which allows users to create, read, update, and delete job postings. Here's how you can create a Jobs API backend using these technologies:
First, create a MongoDB database to store job information, including job title, description, location, salary, and requirements.
Implement CRUD endpoints in your Node.js backend to allow users to create, read, update, and delete job postings. Use the mongoose library to interact with the MongoDB database.
Use Postman to test your endpoints by sending requests with various parameters and checking the responses.
Set up a .env file in your project's root directory and add the MONGO_URI variable with your MongoDB connection string. This will allow your Node.js backend to connect to the database.
Implement user authentication and authorization checks in your Node.js backend to ensure that only authenticated and authorized users can access the jobs API.
Use the jsonwebtoken library to implement JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authentication and authorization. This will allow users to log in and receive a JWT, which they can use to access the jobs API.
Add error handling to your Node.js backend to handle any errors that may occur during job posting creation, updating, or deletion.
To run the project, set up the .env file with the MONGO_URI and JWT_SECRET variables, and run the npm install and npm start commands in the root directory. This will install the necessary dependencies and start the server.
By using Node.js, MongoDB, and Postman, you can create a robust and scalable Jobs API backend that allows users to manage job postings with ease. Don't forget to set up the .env file with the MONGO_URI variable to connect to the database.
PROJECT LINK (GITHUB) - https://github.com/qubesmagazine/JOBS-API-APP
- Onyido Okwudili
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