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Feature: Backend API Development and Authentication Module

Paladi Sahithi requested to merge Backend-API into main

Merge Request: Backend Infrastructure Implementation for RoadPulse AI

📌 Overview

This merge request introduces the complete backend infrastructure for the RoadPulse AI – Smart Road Maintenance & Monitoring System. The implementation includes RESTful APIs, authentication services, complaint management modules, and a scalable backend architecture following the MVC design pattern.

The backend serves as the core foundation for handling user interactions, complaint tracking, maintenance workflows, and secure API communication between frontend and database services.

🚀 Changes Included

Server & Project Setup

  • Configured Node.js and Express.js server.
  • Established scalable MVC project architecture.
  • Added environment configuration support using .env.

Authentication & Security

  • Implemented user registration and login APIs.
  • Added JWT-based authentication and authorization.
  • Integrated password hashing using bcrypt.
  • Protected sensitive routes with authentication middleware.

Complaint Management

  • Developed Complaint CRUD APIs:

    • Create Complaint
    • Read Complaint Details
    • Update Complaint Status
    • Delete Complaint

  • Added complaint status tracking functionality.

  • Enabled complaint assignment support for maintenance staff.

Role-Based Access Control

Implemented authorization for:

  • Citizens
  • Maintenance Staff
  • Administrators

Middleware & Validation

  • Added centralized error handling middleware.
  • Implemented request validation middleware.
  • Added authentication and role verification middleware.

Database Integration

  • Configured MongoDB database connection using Mongoose.
  • Added schema models for users and complaints.

✨ Features

  • Secure authentication system using JWT.
  • Password encryption using bcrypt.
  • RESTful API architecture.
  • Complaint submission and management system.
  • Complaint status monitoring.
  • Maintenance task assignment support.
  • Role-based route protection.
  • Centralized validation and error handling.
  • MongoDB database integration.

🧪 Testing

The following tests were successfully completed:

  • Tested all API endpoints using Postman.
  • Verified JWT token generation and validation.
  • Confirmed database CRUD operations.
  • Validated complaint management workflows.
  • Tested middleware functionality.
  • Verified role-based access permissions.

📂 Backend Modules Added

  • Authentication Module
  • User Management Module
  • Complaint Management Module
  • Middleware Layer
  • Database Configuration
  • API Routing Layer

⚙️ Technologies Used

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • MongoDB
  • Mongoose
  • JWT Authentication
  • bcrypt
  • Postman

📌 Notes

This backend implementation provides the core business logic and API services required for the RoadPulse AI platform. It establishes a scalable and secure foundation for frontend integration, complaint tracking, GPS-based road monitoring, and future AI-powered enhancements.

Future enhancements may include:

  • AI-based pothole detection
  • GPS tracking integration
  • Real-time notifications
  • Dashboard analytics
  • Cloud deployment support

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Edited by Paladi Sahithi

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