Next.js and Express JWT authentication

Introduction

This repo hold both - server and client apps for fully functional example of JWT authentication.

• Server - based on Express and MongoDB as data storage, but can be replaced to any custom data storage.
• Client - based on Next.js.

Workflow

1. Run MongoDB, Server and Client.

2. Register user (described in backend directory).

3. Enter enter email/password in client app, press submit.

4. App sends request to server for user authentication.

   • SUCCESS - responds with token which is stored in cookie.

   • FAILURE - respond with particular HTTP code (no user data specified or wrong auth data provided).

5. By navigating between pages client app sends request to server with token to validation.