User Management API Project Summary
This page explains each step of the project and highlights the use of Copilot, middleware, and validation.
Step 1: GitHub Repository Creation (5pts)
A GitHub repository was created to store all project files, including API code, documentation, and configuration files. This allows version control and collaboration with other developers.
git init
git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit"
git branch -M main
git remote add origin https://github.com/username/user-management-api.git
git push -u origin main
Step 2: CRUD Endpoints Implementation (5pts)
The API includes endpoints to manage users. It supports:
- GET – Retrieve user information
- POST – Add a new user
- PUT – Update existing user details
- DELETE – Remove a user
// Example: Express.js user GET endpoint
app.get('/users/:id', (req, res) => {
const user = users.find(u => u.id === parseInt(req.params.id));
if (!user) return res.status(404).send('User not found');
res.send(user);
});
Step 3: Debugging with Copilot (5pts)
Copilot assisted in identifying bugs and suggesting fixes, especially for input validation, async operations, and error handling. This helped speed up debugging and ensured reliable API behavior.
// Example: Copilot suggested validation
if (!req.body.name || !req.body.email) {
return res.status(400).send('Name and Email are required');
}
Step 4: Validation and Additional Functionality (5pts)
Validation was implemented to ensure only valid user data is processed. For example, email format is checked and duplicate users are prevented from being created. This improves data integrity and prevents runtime errors.
const emailRegex = /^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/;
if (!emailRegex.test(req.body.email)) {
return res.status(400).send('Invalid email format');
}
Step 5: Middleware Implementation (5pts)
Middleware was added to enhance the API. Examples include:
- Logging middleware – Logs all incoming requests for monitoring.
- Authentication middleware – Protects certain endpoints from unauthorized access.
// Example: Logging middleware
app.use((req, res, next) => {
console.log(`${req.method} ${req.url}`);
next();
});
// Example: Authentication middleware
app.use('/users', (req, res, next) => {
if (!req.headers.authorization) return res.status(401).send('Unauthorized');
next();
});
Summary of Copilot Assistance
Throughout the project, Copilot helped in:
- Generating initial CRUD endpoint boilerplate.
- Providing suggestions for proper input validation.
- Debugging middleware logic and error handling.
- Enhancing code readability and structure.
Overall, Copilot accelerated development and improved code quality.