Trip Organizer

This repository contains the Trip Organizer application, which consists of:

1. ASP.NET Core Web API backend
2. React.js frontend
3. PostgreSQL database

Prerequisites

• .NET 8.0 SDK
• Node.js 18+
• PostgreSQL

Quick Start

1. Set up the database:

   • Install PostgreSQL if not already installed
   • Create a new database named 'triporganizer_lab4'
   • Update the connection string in TripOrganizer.API/appsettings.Production.json if needed

2. Build and run the application:

   ./build.sh
   cd bin && ./TripOrganizerAPI

   The backend will start on http://localhost:5000

3. The application will be available at:

   http://localhost:5000
   
   - API Endpoints:
     - Authentication: http://localhost:5000/api/auth
     - Health Check: http://localhost:5000/api/auth/health

Architecture

The application uses a three-tier architecture:

• Frontend: React.js application
• Backend: ASP.NET Core Web API
• Database: PostgreSQL

Configuration

Configuration is handled through appsettings files:

• appsettings.Production.json for production settings
• Database connection string
• JWT authentication settings
• CORS settings
• Health check settings

API Endpoints

Authentication

• POST /api/auth/register - Register a new user
• POST /api/auth/login - Login and get JWT token
• GET /api/auth/verify - Verify JWT token
• GET /api/auth/health - Simple health check

Security

• JWT authentication for API endpoints
• Secure password storage using ASP.NET Core Identity
• CORS configuration for frontend access
• Password requirements:
  • Minimum 8 characters
  • Must include uppercase and lowercase letters
  • Must include numbers
  • Must include special characters