Assignment - Deployment & Best Practices

Project Overview

In this assignment, you'll deploy a complete Express API with proper configuration. You'll practice implementing environment variables, securing your application, and following deployment best practices.

Project Resources

Project Requirements

  • Extract all configuration into environment variables
  • Create a .env.example file with dummy values
  • Add proper error handling for missing environment variables
  • Set up continuous deployment to Heroku
  • Configure environment variables on Heroku
  • Implement proper logging for different environments
  • Add security headers using middleware
  • Document deployment process in README
  • Test the application in both development and production environments

Submission Instructions

  1. Push your code to GitHub
  2. Submit your repository URL through the LMS
  3. Include a README with:
    • Setup instructions
    • Environment variable requirements
    • Deployment steps
    • Testing instructions
  4. Provide the URL of your deployed application

Grading Criteria

  • Environment variables properly configured (25%)
  • Deployment process working correctly (25%)
  • Security best practices implemented (25%)
  • Documentation and testing (25%)

Additional Resources

Return to Module 4 Guided Project Heroku Node.js Support Express Security Best Practices