Web Development Authentication, Security & Final Project

Duration: 1 Month
Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: Module 2 (REST APIs & MongoDB Integration)

What you'll learn

• Implement session-based authentication
• Understand and use JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
• Build secure login and registration systems
• Protect routes using authentication middleware
• Hash and verify passwords securely with bcrypt
• Manage environment variables using dotenv
• Apply basic security practices (headers, rate limiting)
• Deploy a full-stack application
• Build a complete, portfolio-ready project

This course includes:

• 1 Final Full-Stack Capstone Project
• 12–16 Hours Live Classes
• Online / Onsite (Physical)
• Authentication Templates
• Deployment Guide
• Certificate of Completion

Course Content

Session-Based Authentication

• What is Session Authentication?
• Using express-session
• Storing User Data in Sessions
• Login & Logout Flow
• Protecting Routes with Sessions
• Using connect-mongodb-session (optional)

JWT Authentication

• What is JSON Web Token (JWT)?
• Signing Tokens (jsonwebtoken)
• Verifying Tokens
• Sending Tokens:

• HTTP-only Cookies 
• Authorization Header
• Building Login API with JWT 

Middleware, Security & Best Practices

• Custom Authentication Middleware
• Protecting Routes (JWT / Session Check)
• Password Hashing with bcrypt
• Environment Variables:

• dotenv (.env files)
• Security Enhancements: 
• Helmet.js (security headers) 
• Rate Limiting (basic protection)
• Writing Secure Backend Code 

Final Project – Full Stack Application

Build a complete real-world application using Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and authentication.

Project Options:

• Blog System
• User Dashboard
• Forum / Discussion Platform
• Task Manager with User Accounts

Required Features:

• User Registration & Login
• Password Hashing (bcrypt)
• Authentication:

• JWT or Sessions
  • Protected Routes (only logged-in users)
  • Full CRUD Functionality
  • MongoDB Database Integration
  • Clean Project Structure
  • Error Handling & Validation
  • Basic UI with EJS or frontend integration 

Deployment

• Preparing app for production
• Using environment variables securely
• Deploying to free/paid hosting:

• Render / Railway / Vercel (backend/frontend split optional)
  • Testing live application 

Requirements

• Completion of Modules 1 & 2
• Strong understanding of Node.js, Express, MongoDB
• Laptop/PC with development environment

Description

This final module focuses on building secure, real-world applications with proper authentication and deployment practices. Students will implement both session-based and JWT authentication methods and apply essential backend security techniques.

By the end of this module, learners will have a fully functional, deployed full-stack application ready for their portfolio.

Why Choose This Course?

• Industry-Standard Authentication (JWT & Sessions)
• Security-Focused Development
• Real Deployment Experience
• Portfolio-Ready Capstone Project
• Full MERN Stack Preparation

Activities During Class

• Implementing login and authentication systems
• Writing secure backend code
• Protecting routes with middleware
• Testing APIs and authentication
• Deploying full-stack applications

Who Is This Course For?

• Students who completed Node.js & MongoDB modules
• Learners aiming for full-stack developer roles
• Students building professional portfolios

Course Highlights

• Authentication Systems (JWT & Sessions)
• Backend Security Practices
• Full Stack Capstone Project
• Deployment Skills
• Certificate of Completion