File Sharing API Server

The API Server project is designed to provide a robust and flexible file management system through HTTP REST API endpoints. The primary functionalities include uploading new files, downloading existing files, and removing files. The project adheres to best practices by implementing modular components, enabling easy extension to various storage providers, and ensuring robustness through configurable limits and cleanup mechanisms.

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Project Overview

File Sharing API Server is a scalable and secure RESTful API designed for managing file uploads, downloads, and deletions. Built with Node.js, MySQL, and Docker, it provides user-friendly endpoints for registration, authentication, and file operations, secured with JWT-based authorization. The project emphasizes modularity, enabling seamless integration with various storage providers, while incorporating configurable daily limits and automated cleanup mechanisms to ensure efficient resource utilization and security.

Future Plans

To enhance the functionality and scalability of the File Sharing API Server, the following features are planned:

  1. Support for Additional Storage Providers
    • Integrate with cloud storage platforms like AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage, and Azure Blob Storage to provide flexibility and scalability for users.
  2. File Preview and Metadata
    • Add support for generating previews (e.g., images or documents) and providing detailed metadata for uploaded files.
  3. Enhanced Security Features
    • Implement file encryption at rest and during transfer.
    • Add support for role-based access control (RBAC) for finer permission management.
  4. Analytics and Monitoring
    • Introduce an admin dashboard to monitor file usage, track storage, and view download/upload statistics.
  5. Improved Cleanup Mechanisms
    • Extend the cleanup feature to allow customizable retention policies per user or file type.
  6. Rate Limiting and Throttling
    • Implement advanced rate-limiting features to prevent abuse and ensure fair usage of API resources.
  7. Refactoring with TypeScript
    • Transition the project to TypeScript for better type safety, scalability, and maintainability.

These future enhancements aim to make the File Sharing API Server more versatile, secure, and user-friendly, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of modern file management solutions.

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