Node.js API Masterclass with Express and MongoDB - User Model

This video tutorial covers the implementation of user authentication in a REST API. It begins with an overview of the existing API, which includes boot camps and courses, and introduces the concept of authentication. The tutorial then guides through setting up a user model using Mongoose, defining user roles, and ensuring password security. It also explains how to export the model and create routes for authentication, including setting up an authentication controller. The video concludes with a demonstration of testing the setup using Postman.

What are the two packages mentioned for user authentication?

Describe the purpose of the user model in the application.

What fields are included in the user schema?

Explain the significance of the 'role' field in the user schema.

What is the purpose of the password field in the user schema?

How is password encryption handled in the application?

What functionality is provided by the reset password token?

What is the purpose of the createdAt field in the user schema?

Describe the structure of the authentication routes in the application.

What is the expected response when a user registers successfully?