Repository: qappsabdul/storyteller
Pull request #7: setup node js core project structure
Author: login: amazon-q-developer[bot]
Created: 2025-05-06T05:49:17Z | Merged: 2025-05-06T06:06:01Z

This pull request sets up a foundational Node.js project structure following MVC architecture patterns. The changes include:

1. Core project setup with Express.js framework and essential dependencies
2. Implementation of basic authentication middleware with Bearer token support
3. Configuration management for environment variables and database connections
4. Basic routing structure with sample endpoints and controllers
5. Error handling middleware for consistent API responses
6. Test infrastructure with Jest and utility functions
7. Project documentation including setup instructions and API documentation

The PR establishes a scalable foundation that can be built upon for larger applications, with proper separation of concerns and modern Node.js development practices.


Diff:
diff --git a/.env b/.env
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+# Server configuration
+PORT=3000
+NODE_ENV=development
+
+# Database configuration
+DB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/node-project
+
+# JWT configuration
+JWT_SECRET=my-super-secret-key-for-development
+JWT_EXPIRES_IN=30d
+
+# Logging
+LOG_LEVEL=debug
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diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
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+# Server configuration
+PORT=3000
+NODE_ENV=development
+
+# Database configuration
+DB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/node-project
+
+# JWT configuration
+JWT_SECRET=replace-with-your-secret-key
+JWT_EXPIRES_IN=30d
+
+# Logging
+LOG_LEVEL=debug
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diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
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+# Dependency directories
+node_modules/
+npm-debug.log
+yarn-debug.log
+yarn-error.log
+
+# Environment variables
+.env
+.env.local
+.env.*.local
+
+# Build outputs
+/dist
+/build
+/out
+
+# Logs
+logs
+*.log
+
+# Coverage directory used by testing tools
+coverage/
+
+# IDE specific files
+.idea/
+.vscode/
+*.swp
+*.swo
+.DS_Store
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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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+# Node.js Core Project Structure
+
+A structured Node.js project template with Express, following MVC architecture patterns.
+
+## Project Structure
+
+```
+.
+├── src/                   # Source code
+│   ├── config/            # Application configuration
+│   │   ├── db.js          # Database connection configuration
+│   │   └── env.js         # Environment variables setup
+│   ├── controllers/       # Controllers for handling routes logic
+│   │   └── sampleController.js
+│   ├── middleware/        # Express middleware
+│   │   ├── authMiddleware.js  # Authentication middleware
+│   │   └── errorMiddleware.js # Error handling middleware
+│   ├── models/            # Data models
+│   │   └── SampleModel.js
+│   ├── routes/            # Route definitions
+│   │   ├── index.js       # Main router
+│   │   └── sampleRoutes.js
+│   └── index.js           # Application entry point
+├── tests/                 # Test files
+├── .env                   # Environment variables (not committed)
+├── .env.example           # Example environment variables
+├── .gitignore             # Git ignore file
+├── package.json           # Project metadata and dependencies
+└── README.md              # Project documentation
+```
+
+## Features
+
+- MVC architecture pattern
+- Express.js for routing and middleware
+- Environment-based configuration
+- Error handling middleware
+- Authentication middleware setup
+- API route structure
+- Simple model implementation
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- Node.js (v14 or higher recommended)
+- npm or yarn
+
+### Installation
+
+1. Clone the repository:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/your-username/node-project.git
+   cd node-project
+   ```
+
+2. Install dependencies:
+   ```bash
+   npm install
+   ```
+
+3. Create environment file:
+   ```bash
+   cp .env.example .env
+   ```
+
+4. Start the development server:
+   ```bash
+   npm run dev
+   ```
+
+### Available Scripts
+
+- `npm start`: Start the production server
+- `npm run dev`: Start the development server with hot-reload
+- `npm test`: Run tests using Jest
+
+## API Endpoints
+
+- `GET /`: Base route - API status
+- `GET /api/samples`: Get all sample items
+- `GET /api/samples/:id`: Get a sample item by ID
+
+## Development
+
+### Adding New Routes
+
+1. Create a new controller in `src/controllers/`
+2. Create a new route file in `src/routes/`
+3. Add the new route to `src/routes/index.js`
+
+### Environment Variables
+
+Configure your environment by editing the `.env` file:
+
+- `PORT`: Server port (default: 3000)
+- `NODE_ENV`: Environment (`development`, `production`)
+- `DB_URI`: Database connection string
+- `JWT_SECRET`: Secret key for JWT signing
+- `JWT_EXPIRES_IN`: JWT token expiration
+
+## Testing
+
+Tests are located in the `tests/` directory and can be run with:
+
+```bash
+npm test
+```
+
+## License
+
+ISC
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diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
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+{
+  "name": "node-project",
+  "version": "1.0.0",
+  "description": "A Node.js core project",
+  "main": "src/index.js",
+  "scripts": {
+    "start": "node src/index.js",
+    "dev": "nodemon src/index.js",
+    "test": "jest"
+  },
+  "keywords": ["node", "javascript"],
+  "author": "",
+  "license": "ISC",
+  "dependencies": {
+    "express": "^4.18.2"
+  },
+  "devDependencies": {
+    "nodemon": "^2.0.22",
+    "jest": "^29.5.0"
+  }
+}
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diff --git a/src/config/db.js b/src/config/db.js
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+/**
+ * Database configuration
+ * 
+ * This is a placeholder for database connection setup.
+ * In a real application, you would connect to MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.
+ */
+
+const connectDB = async () => {
+  try {
+    // Example for MongoDB with mongoose:
+    // const conn = await mongoose.connect(process.env.MONGO_URI, {
+    //   useNewUrlParser: true,
+    //   useUnifiedTopology: true,
+    // });
+    // console.log(`MongoDB Connected: ${conn.connection.host}`);
+    
+    console.log('Database connected successfully');
+    return true;
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error(`Error connecting to database: ${error.message}`);
+    process.exit(1);
+  }
+};
+
+module.exports = connectDB;
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diff --git a/src/config/env.js b/src/config/env.js
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+/**
+ * Environment configuration
+ * 
+ * This file loads environment variables from .env file
+ * and provides defaults for required variables.
+ */
+
+// In a real app, you would use dotenv package:
+// require('dotenv').config();
+
+// Environment variables with defaults
+module.exports = {
+  // Server configuration
+  PORT: process.env.PORT || 3000,
+  NODE_ENV: process.env.NODE_ENV || 'development',
+  
+  // Database configuration
+  DB_URI: process.env.DB_URI || 'mongodb://localhost:27017/node-project',
+  
+  // JWT configuration
+  JWT_SECRET: process.env.JWT_SECRET || 'development-secret-key',
+  JWT_EXPIRES_IN: process.env.JWT_EXPIRES_IN || '30d',
+  
+  // Logging
+  LOG_LEVEL: process.env.LOG_LEVEL || 'debug'
+};
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diff --git a/src/controllers/sampleController.js b/src/controllers/sampleController.js
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+/**
+ * Sample controller to demonstrate MVC pattern
+ */
+
+// Get all items
+exports.getAllItems = (req, res) => {
+  res.status(200).json({
+    success: true,
+    message: 'Sample items retrieved successfully',
+    data: [
+      { id: 1, name: 'Item 1' },
+      { id: 2, name: 'Item 2' }
+    ]
+  });
+};
+
+// Get single item
+exports.getItemById = (req, res) => {
+  const id = req.params.id;
+  res.status(200).json({
+    success: true,
+    message: `Item ${id} retrieved successfully`,
+    data: { id: parseInt(id), name: `Item ${id}` }
+  });
+};
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diff --git a/src/index.js b/src/index.js
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+const express = require('express');
+const routes = require('./routes');
+const { notFound, errorHandler } = require('./middleware/errorMiddleware');
+const app = express();
+const PORT = process.env.PORT || 3000;
+
+// Middleware
+app.use(express.json());
+app.use(express.urlencoded({ extended: true }));
+
+// Routes
+app.use('/', routes);
+
+// Error handling middleware
+app.use(notFound);
+app.use(errorHandler);
+
+// Start server
+app.listen(PORT, () => {
+  console.log(`Server running on port ${PORT}`);
+});
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diff --git a/src/middleware/authMiddleware.js b/src/middleware/authMiddleware.js
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+/**
+ * Authentication middleware
+ * 
+ * This is a simple demonstration - in a real application,
+ * you would likely use JWT, OAuth, or another authentication strategy.
+ */
+
+const protect = (req, res, next) => {
+  // Example: Check for auth token in headers
+  const token = req.headers.authorization;
+  
+  if (!token || !token.startsWith('Bearer ')) {
+    res.status(401);
+    throw new Error('Not authorized, no token or invalid token format');
+  }
+  
+  try {
+    // Example: In a real app, you would verify the token here
+    // const decoded = jwt.verify(token.split(' ')[1], process.env.JWT_SECRET);
+    // req.user = decoded.user;
+    
+    // For demo purposes, we'll just set a mock user
+    req.user = {
+      id: 1,
+      name: 'Test User',
+      email: 'test@example.com',
+      isAdmin: false,
+    };
+    
+    next();
+  } catch (error) {
+    res.status(401);
+    throw new Error('Not authorized, token failed');
+  }
+};
+
+const admin = (req, res, next) => {
+  if (req.user && req.user.isAdmin) {
+    next();
+  } else {
+    res.status(403);
+    throw new Error('Not authorized as an admin');
+  }
+};
+
+module.exports = { protect, admin };
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diff --git a/src/middleware/errorMiddleware.js b/src/middleware/errorMiddleware.js
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+/**
+ * Error handling middleware functions
+ */
+
+// Not found error middleware
+const notFound = (req, res, next) => {
+  const error = new Error(`Not Found - ${req.originalUrl}`);
+  res.status(404);
+  next(error);
+};
+
+// General error handler middleware
+const errorHandler = (err, req, res, next) => {
+  const statusCode = res.statusCode === 200 ? 500 : res.statusCode;
+  
+  res.status(statusCode).json({
+    success: false,
+    message: err.message,
+    stack: process.env.NODE_ENV === 'production' ? null : err.stack
+  });
+};
+
+module.exports = {
+  notFound,
+  errorHandler
+};
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diff --git a/src/models/SampleModel.js b/src/models/SampleModel.js
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+/**
+ * Sample Model - For demonstration purposes
+ * In a real application, this would likely connect to a database
+ */
+class SampleModel {
+  constructor(id, name, description = '') {
+    this.id = id;
+    this.name = name;
+    this.description = description;
+    this.createdAt = new Date();
+  }
+
+  // Static method to get all samples
+  static getAll() {
+    // Simulate database fetch
+    return [
+      new SampleModel(1, 'Sample 1', 'Description for sample 1'),
+      new SampleModel(2, 'Sample 2', 'Description for sample 2')
+    ];
+  }
+
+  // Static method to get a sample by ID
+  static getById(id) {
+    // Simulate database fetch
+    return new SampleModel(id, `Sample ${id}`, `Description for sample ${id}`);
+  }
+}
+
+module.exports = SampleModel;
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diff --git a/src/routes/index.js b/src/routes/index.js
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+const express = require('express');
+const router = express.Router();
+const sampleRoutes = require('./sampleRoutes');
+
+// Mount routes
+router.use('/api/samples', sampleRoutes);
+
+// Base route
+router.get('/', (req, res) => {
+  res.send('API is running');
+});
+
+module.exports = router;
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diff --git a/src/routes/sampleRoutes.js b/src/routes/sampleRoutes.js
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+const express = require('express');
+const router = express.Router();
+const { getAllItems, getItemById } = require('../controllers/sampleController');
+
+// Get all items
+router.get('/', getAllItems);
+
+// Get item by id
+router.get('/:id', getItemById);
+
+module.exports = router;
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diff --git a/tests/unit/controllers/sampleController.test.js b/tests/unit/controllers/sampleController.test.js
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+/**
+ * Test file for Sample Controller
+ */
+
+describe('Sample Controller', () => {
+  // Mock request and response objects
+  let req, res;
+  
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    req = {
+      params: { id: '1' }
+    };
+    res = {
+      status: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+      json: jest.fn()
+    };
+  });
+
+  // Import controller functions
+  const { getAllItems, getItemById } = require('../../../src/controllers/sampleController');
+
+  test('getAllItems should return a list of items with status 200', () => {
+    // Call the controller function
+    getAllItems(req, res);
+    
+    // Assertions
+    expect(res.status).toHaveBeenCalledWith(200);
+    expect(res.json).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect.objectContaining({
+        success: true,
+        message: 'Sample items retrieved successfully',
+        data: expect.arrayContaining([
+          expect.objectContaining({
+            id: expect.any(Number),
+            name: expect.any(String)
+          })
+        ])
+      })
+    );
+  });
+
+  test('getItemById should return a single item with status 200', () => {
+    // Call the controller function
+    getItemById(req, res);
+    
+    // Assertions
+    expect(res.status).toHaveBeenCalledWith(200);
+    expect(res.json).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect.objectContaining({
+        success: true,
+        message: 'Item 1 retrieved successfully',
+        data: expect.objectContaining({
+          id: 1,
+          name: 'Item 1'
+        })
+      })
+    );
+  });
+});
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diff --git a/tests/unit/models/SampleModel.test.js b/tests/unit/models/SampleModel.test.js
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+/**
+ * Test file for Sample Model
+ */
+
+const SampleModel = require('../../../src/models/SampleModel');
+
+describe('SampleModel', () => {
+  test('should create a new instance with correct properties', () => {
+    const sample = new SampleModel(1, 'Test Sample', 'Test Description');
+    
+    expect(sample).toHaveProperty('id', 1);
+    expect(sample).toHaveProperty('name', 'Test Sample');
+    expect(sample).toHaveProperty('description', 'Test Description');
+    expect(sample).toHaveProperty('createdAt');
+    expect(sample.createdAt instanceof Date).toBe(true);
+  });
+
+  test('should set default description when not provided', () => {
+    const sample = new SampleModel(1, 'Test Sample');
+    
+    expect(sample).toHaveProperty('description', '');
+  });
+
+  test('getAll should return an array of SampleModel instances', () => {
+    const samples = SampleModel.getAll();
+    
+    expect(Array.isArray(samples)).toBe(true);
+    expect(samples.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
+    
+    samples.forEach(sample => {
+      expect(sample instanceof SampleModel).toBe(true);
+      expect(sample).toHaveProperty('id');
+      expect(sample).toHaveProperty('name');
+      expect(sample).toHaveProperty('description');
+    });
+  });
+
+  test('getById should return a SampleModel with the specified id', () => {
+    const id = 5;
+    const sample = SampleModel.getById(id);
+    
+    expect(sample instanceof SampleModel).toBe(true);
+    expect(sample).toHaveProperty('id', id);
+    expect(sample).toHaveProperty('name', `Sample ${id}`);
+    expect(sample).toHaveProperty('description', `Description for sample ${id}`);
+  });
+});
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diff --git a/tests/utils/testUtils.js b/tests/utils/testUtils.js
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+/**
+ * Test utilities for common testing operations
+ */
+
+/**
+ * Creates mock request objects for testing middleware and controllers
+ * 
+ * @param {Object} options - Configuration options
+ * @param {Object} options.body - Request body
+ * @param {Object} options.params - Route parameters
+ * @param {Object} options.query - Query parameters
+ * @param {Object} options.headers - Request headers
+ * @param {Object} options.user - Authenticated user object
+ * @returns {Object} A mock request object
+ */
+const mockRequest = ({
+  body = {},
+  params = {},
+  query = {},
+  headers = {},
+  user = null
+} = {}) => ({
+  body,
+  params,
+  query,
+  headers,
+  user,
+  originalUrl: 'http://example.com/test'
+});
+
+/**
+ * Creates mock response objects for testing middleware and controllers
+ * 
+ * @returns {Object} A mock response object with jest functions
+ */
+const mockResponse = () => {
+  const res = {};
+  res.status = jest.fn().mockReturnValue(res);
+  res.json = jest.fn().mockReturnValue(res);
+  res.send = jest.fn().mockReturnValue(res);
+  res.redirect = jest.fn().mockReturnValue(res);
+  res.render = jest.fn().mockReturnValue(res);
+  return res;
+};
+
+/**
+ * Creates mock next function for testing middleware
+ * 
+ * @returns {Function} A jest mock function
+ */
+const mockNext = () => jest.fn();
+
+module.exports = {
+  mockRequest,
+  mockResponse,
+  mockNext
+};
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+/**
+ * Database configuration
+ * 
+ * This is a placeholder for database connection setup.
+ * In a real application, you would connect to MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.
+ */
+
+const connectDB = async () => {
+  try {
+    // Example for MongoDB with mongoose:
+    // const conn = await mongoose.connect(process.env.MONGO_URI, {
+    //   useNewUrlParser: true,
+    //   useUnifiedTopology: true,
+    // });
+    // console.log(`MongoDB Connected: ${conn.connection.host}`);
+    
+    console.log('Database connected successfully');
+    return true;
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error(`Error connecting to database: ${error.message}`);
+    process.exit(1);
path: src/config/db.js
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body: > [!WARNING]
> ****Description:**** The error handling in the catch block terminates the process abruptly, which may not be the best practice for graceful error handling. Consider logging the error and returning false instead of terminating the process. This allows the calling code to handle the connection failure appropriately.

****Severity:**** High


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+const express = require('express');
+const router = express.Router();
+const sampleRoutes = require('./sampleRoutes');
+
+// Mount routes
+router.use('/api/samples', sampleRoutes);
+
+// Base route
+router.get('/', (req, res) => {
path: src/routes/index.js
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body: > [!WARNING]
> ****Description:**** This route is missing authorization checks. Without proper authorization, sensitive routes may be exposed to unauthorized users, leading to potential data breaches or unauthorized actions. Ensure that authorization middleware or handlers are applied. For more information on missing authorization vulnerabilities, refer to [CWE-862](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/862.html).


****Severity:**** High


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+/**
+ * Database configuration
+ * 
+ * This is a placeholder for database connection setup.
+ * In a real application, you would connect to MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.
+ */
+
+const connectDB = async () => {
+  try {
+    // Example for MongoDB with mongoose:
+    // const conn = await mongoose.connect(process.env.MONGO_URI, {
+    //   useNewUrlParser: true,
+    //   useUnifiedTopology: true,
+    // });
+    // console.log(`MongoDB Connected: ${conn.connection.host}`);
+    
+    console.log('Database connected successfully');
+    return true;
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error(`Error connecting to database: ${error.message}`);
path: src/config/db.js
user: login: amazon-q-developer[bot]
body: > [!WARNING]
> ****Description:**** Log Injection occurs when untrusted user input is directly written to log files without proper sanitization. This can allow attackers to manipulate log entries, potentially leading to security issues like log forging or cross-site scripting. To prevent this, always sanitize user input using `encodeURIComponent()` or `DOMPurify.sanitize()` before logging.  Learn more - https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/117.html

****Severity:**** High


created_at: 2025-05-06T05:51:04Z
author_association: CONTRIBUTOR
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+/**
+ * Authentication middleware
+ * 
+ * This is a simple demonstration - in a real application,
+ * you would likely use JWT, OAuth, or another authentication strategy.
+ */
+
+const protect = (req, res, next) => {
+  // Example: Check for auth token in headers
+  const token = req.headers.authorization;
+  
+  if (!token || !token.startsWith('Bearer ')) {
+    res.status(401);
+    throw new Error('Not authorized, no token or invalid token format');
path: src/middleware/authMiddleware.js
user: login: amazon-q-developer[bot]
body: > [!WARNING]
> ****Description:**** The middleware throws errors directly, which may cause the application to crash if not properly handled. Consider using next(error) instead of throwing errors to pass them to Express error handling middleware.

****Severity:**** High


created_at: 2025-05-06T05:51:05Z
author_association: CONTRIBUTOR
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+/**
+ * Database configuration
+ * 
+ * This is a placeholder for database connection setup.
+ * In a real application, you would connect to MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.
+ */
+
+const connectDB = async () => {
+  try {
+    // Example for MongoDB with mongoose:
+    // const conn = await mongoose.connect(process.env.MONGO_URI, {
+    //   useNewUrlParser: true,
+    //   useUnifiedTopology: true,
+    // });
+    // console.log(`MongoDB Connected: ${conn.connection.host}`);
+    
+    console.log('Database connected successfully');
+    return true;
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error(`Error connecting to database: ${error.message}`);
+    process.exit(1);
path: src/config/db.js
user: login: amazon-q-developer[bot]
body: The comment suggests improving the error handling in the catch block of the `connectDB` function. The original code used `process.exit(1)` to terminate the process abruptly when a database connection error occurred. This approach is not considered a best practice for graceful error handling in Node.js applications.

The fix addresses this issue by making the following changes:

1. Removed the `process.exit(1)` call from the catch block.
2. Added a `return false` statement in the catch block.

These changes improve the error handling in the following ways:

1. Graceful error handling: Instead of terminating the entire process, the function now returns a boolean value indicating the success or failure of the database connection. This allows the calling code to handle the connection failure appropriately.

2. Flexibility: By returning `false` on error, the calling code can decide how to proceed. It might retry the connection, use a fallback database, or gracefully shut down the application if necessary.

3. Consistency: The function now returns a boolean value in both success and failure cases (`true` for success, `false` for failure), making it easier for the calling code to handle the result.

The original error logging is maintained, ensuring that the error details are still available for debugging purposes.

This approach aligns with Node.js best practices for error handling in asynchronous functions. It allows for more robust and maintainable code by delegating the decision-making process to the calling function rather than abruptly terminating the entire application.

References and additional examples:

1. Node.js Error Handling Best Practices: https://nodejs.org/en/docs/guides/error-handling/
2. Graceful shutdown in Node.js: https://blog.heroku.com/best-practices-nodejs-errors

Example of how the calling code might use this updated function:

```javascript
const startServer = async () => {
  const isConnected = await connectDB();
  if (isConnected) {
    // Start the server
    app.listen(port, () => console.log(`Server running on port ${port}`));
  } else {
    console.log('Unable to start server due to database connection failure');
    // Implement retry logic or graceful shutdown
  }
};
```

This example demonstrates how the calling code can now make informed decisions based on the connection status, providing more control and flexibility in handling database connection issues.
```suggestion
return true;
  } catch (error) {
    console.error(`Error connecting to database: ${error.message}`);
    return false;
  }
};
```

created_at: 2025-05-06T05:51:35Z
author_association: CONTRIBUTOR
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+const express = require('express');
+const router = express.Router();
+const sampleRoutes = require('./sampleRoutes');
+
+// Mount routes
+router.use('/api/samples', sampleRoutes);
+
+// Base route
+router.get('/', (req, res) => {
path: src/routes/index.js
user: login: amazon-q-developer[bot]
body: The vulnerability in the original code was a lack of authorization checks on the route. This could potentially allow unauthorized users to access sensitive information or perform actions they shouldn't be allowed to.

The fix involves adding an authorization middleware to the route. This middleware (authMiddleware in this example) should be implemented to check if the user is authenticated and authorized to access this route before allowing the request to proceed.

Here's a more detailed explanation of the fix:

1. We import an authorization middleware. This should be implemented separately to handle user authentication and authorization.
2. We add this middleware as a second parameter to the router.get() function, before the route handler.
3. The authMiddleware will run before the route handler, ensuring that only authorized users can access the route.

This approach follows the principle of defense in depth, adding a layer of security to protect sensitive routes. It's a common practice in web development to use middleware for cross-cutting concerns like authentication and authorization.

For more information on implementing proper authorization, you can refer to:
- OWASP Authentication Cheat Sheet: https://cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/Authentication_Cheat_Sheet.html
- Express.js Authentication: https://expressjs.com/en/advanced/best-practice-security.html#use-authentication-techniques

Remember to implement the authMiddleware properly, typically involving checking for a valid session token or JWT, and verifying the user's permissions for the specific route.
```suggestion
// Import the authorization middleware
// This middleware will handle user authentication and authorization
const authMiddleware = require('../middleware/auth');

router.get('/', authMiddleware, (req, res) => {
  res.send('API is running');
});
```

created_at: 2025-05-06T05:51:36Z
author_association: CONTRIBUTOR
diff_hunk: @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+/**
+ * Database configuration
+ * 
+ * This is a placeholder for database connection setup.
+ * In a real application, you would connect to MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.
+ */
+
+const connectDB = async () => {
+  try {
+    // Example for MongoDB with mongoose:
+    // const conn = await mongoose.connect(process.env.MONGO_URI, {
+    //   useNewUrlParser: true,
+    //   useUnifiedTopology: true,
+    // });
+    // console.log(`MongoDB Connected: ${conn.connection.host}`);
+    
+    console.log('Database connected successfully');
+    return true;
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error(`Error connecting to database: ${error.message}`);
path: src/config/db.js
user: login: amazon-q-developer[bot]
body: The vulnerability in the original code is Log Injection, which occurs when untrusted user input is directly written to log files without proper sanitization. This can allow attackers to manipulate log entries, potentially leading to security issues like log forging or cross-site scripting.

To address this vulnerability, we've made the following changes:

1. Created a custom `sanitizeLog` function that uses the DOMPurify library to sanitize the input.
2. Modified the error logging line to use the `sanitizeLog` function on the error message before logging it.

The fix works by sanitizing the error message before it's logged, removing any potentially malicious HTML or JavaScript code. DOMPurify is a robust sanitization library that helps prevent XSS attacks and other injection vulnerabilities.

It's important to note that while we've provided the import statement for DOMPurify as a comment, in a real-world scenario, you would need to install the library (e.g., `npm install dompurify`) and properly import it at the top of your file.

This approach effectively mitigates the log injection vulnerability by ensuring that any user input or error messages are properly sanitized before being written to the log, preventing potential manipulation of log entries or execution of malicious code.

References:
1. OWASP Log Injection: https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/Log_Injection
2. CWE-117: Improper Output Neutralization for Logs: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/117.html
3. DOMPurify documentation: https://github.com/cure53/DOMPurify

Other examples of log sanitization:
1. Using a custom regex:
   ```javascript
   function sanitizeLog(input) {
     return input.replace(/[\r\n\t]/g, '');
   }
   ```
2. Using encodeURIComponent:
   ```javascript
   function sanitizeLog(input) {
     return encodeURIComponent(input);
   }
   ```
```suggestion
console.log('Database connected successfully');
    return true;
  } catch (error) {
    // Using a custom sanitize function to prevent log injection
    console.error(`Error connecting to database: ${sanitizeLog(error.message)}`);
    process.exit(1);
  }

// Import the DOMPurify library for sanitization
// const DOMPurify = require('dompurify');

// Custom sanitize function using DOMPurify
function sanitizeLog(input) {
  return DOMPurify.sanitize(input);
}
```

created_at: 2025-05-06T05:51:36Z
author_association: CONTRIBUTOR
diff_hunk: @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@
+/**
+ * Authentication middleware
+ * 
+ * This is a simple demonstration - in a real application,
+ * you would likely use JWT, OAuth, or another authentication strategy.
+ */
+
+const protect = (req, res, next) => {
+  // Example: Check for auth token in headers
+  const token = req.headers.authorization;
+  
+  if (!token || !token.startsWith('Bearer ')) {
+    res.status(401);
+    throw new Error('Not authorized, no token or invalid token format');
path: src/middleware/authMiddleware.js
user: login: amazon-q-developer[bot]
body: The fix addresses the issue of throwing errors directly in the middleware, which could potentially cause the application to crash if not properly handled. The main changes are:

1. Replacing `throw new Error(...)` with `return next(new Error(...))`.
2. Removing the `res.status(401)` calls, as the error handling middleware should set the appropriate status code.

Here's a detailed explanation of the changes:

1. In the first condition check:
   ```javascript
   if (!token || !token.startsWith('Bearer ')) {
     return next(new Error('Not authorized, no token or invalid token format'));
   }
   ```
   Instead of throwing an error, we now pass it to the `next` function. This allows Express to handle the error using its error handling middleware.

2. In the catch block:
   ```javascript
   catch (error) {
     return next(new Error('Not authorized, token failed'));
   }
   ```
   Similarly, we pass the error to `next` instead of throwing it.

These changes ensure that errors are properly passed to Express's error handling middleware, which can then decide how to respond to the client (e.g., setting the appropriate status code and sending an error message).

To fully implement this approach, you should also set up an error handling middleware in your main application file. Here's an example of how it might look:

```javascript
app.use((err, req, res, next) => {
  const statusCode = res.statusCode === 200 ? 500 : res.statusCode;
  res.status(statusCode);
  res.json({
    message: err.message,
    stack: process.env.NODE_ENV === 'production' ? null : err.stack,
  });
});
```

This error handling middleware would catch any errors passed to `next()` and send an appropriate response to the client.

References:
1. Express.js Error Handling: https://expressjs.com/en/guide/error-handling.html
2. Node.js Error Handling Best Practices: https://www.joyent.com/node-js/production/design/errors

By implementing this fix and setting up proper error handling middleware, you create a more robust application that can gracefully handle errors without crashing.
```suggestion
* This is a simple demonstration - in a real application,
 * you would likely use JWT, OAuth, or another authentication strategy.
 */

const protect = (req, res, next) => {
  // Example: Check for auth token in headers
  const token = req.headers.authorization;
  
  if (!token || !token.startsWith('Bearer ')) {
    return next(new Error('Not authorized, no token or invalid token format'));
  }
  
  try {
    // Example: In a real app, you would verify the token here
    // const decoded = jwt.verify(token.split(' ')[1], process.env.JWT_SECRET);
    // req.user = decoded.user;
    
    // For demo purposes, we'll just set a mock user
    req.user = {
      id: 1,
      name: 'Test User',
      email: 'test@example.com',
      isAdmin: false,
    };
    
    next();
  } catch (error) {
    return next(new Error('Not authorized, token failed'));
  }
```

created_at: 2025-05-06T05:51:37Z
author_association: CONTRIBUTOR

PR comments:
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created_at: 2025-05-06T05:49:19Z
body: Resolves #6
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created_at: 2025-05-06T05:49:20Z
body: To provide feedback, navigate to the **Files changed** tab and leave comments on the proposed code changes. Choose **Start review** for each comment, and then choose **Request changes**, and I'll propose revised changes.
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created_at: 2025-05-06T05:49:21Z
body: :hourglass_flowing_sand: I'm reviewing this pull request for security vulnerabilities and code quality issues. I'll provide an update when I'm done
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created_at: 2025-05-06T05:49:23Z
body: The code implemented in this pull request was partially adopted from third-party source material to address the original issue. See below for the reference to the source material.

<details>
<summary>Code References</summary>
Licenses:
- ISC
Details:
	Repository: subskribble
	URL: https://github.com/mattcarlotta/subskribble
	Owner: mattcarlotta
	Filename: services/strategies/__mocks__/strategyhelpers.js
	Reference Lines: Start 8, End 8


</details>
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created_at: 2025-05-06T05:51:06Z
body: :white_check_mark: I finished the code review, and left comments with the issues I found. I will now generate code fix suggestions.
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