File Sharing Backend

This Node.js backend application provides file sharing capabilities using Multer for file uploads, JWT for authentication, and features for private/public file sharing with short URLs.

Features

• File Uploads: Allows users to upload files to the server.
• JWT Authentication: Secure authentication using JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
• Private/Public File Sharing: Users can mark files as private (only accessible to the owner) or public (accessible to anyone with the link).
• Short URLs: Automatically generates short URLs for public files for easy sharing.
• File Access Control: Ensures that private files are only accessible to the owner.

Tech Stack

• Node.js: Backend environment for server-side JavaScript.
• Express: Web framework for Node.js.
• Multer: Middleware for handling file uploads.
• JWT: JSON Web Tokens for authentication.
• MongoDB: Database for storing file metadata and user information.