Session Authentication with NestJS and MongoDB

This project demonstrates how to implement session-based authentication in a NestJS application using MongoDB as the database. It covers user creation, authentication, and route protection.

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed on your system.
• MongoDB installed and running.

Setup & Installation

1. Install Dependencies: Run npm install to install dependencies.
2. Set Up MongoDB Database.
3. Configure the database connection in app.module.ts using the MongooseModule.forRoot() method.
4. Run npm run start:dev to start the server.

Features

• User Registration: Allows users to sign up with a username and password.
• User Authentication: Users can log in with their credentials.
• Session Management: Utilizes express-session for session management.
• Route Protection: Protects routes to ensure only authenticated users can access them.

Usage

• Sign Up: Send a POST request to /users/signup with a username and password.
• Log In: Send a POST request to /users/login with the same credentials.
• Access Protected Route: After logging in, you can access protected routes.

Note

Session storage is saved by default in 'MemoryStore,' which is not intended for production use. For production environments, consider using a data store like Redis for stability and performance.

References

• NestJS Documentation
• MongoDB Documentation
• Passport.js Documentation

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.