FitQuest (Node.js + EJS)

A simple fitness tracker with gamification: XP, streaks, badges, and leaderboards. Built with Node.js, Express, MongoDB, EJS, and JWT auth.

Features

• User auth (register/login/logout) with hashed passwords and JWT tokens (cookie + Bearer)
• Log workouts (type, duration, calories, date)
• XP: 10 XP per 30 minutes (rounded up)
• Streaks: consecutive workout days tracked automatically
• Badges: Bronze (100), Silver (500), Gold (1000), Platinum (2500), Diamond (5000)
• Leaderboards by XP and current streak

Tech

• Node.js, Express.js
• MongoDB (Mongoose)
• JWT (stateless auth)
• EJS templating

Quick start

1. Prerequisites: Node 18+ and MongoDB running locally.
2. Environment: .env is included with defaults. Adjust PORT, MONGODB_URI, JWT_SECRET, JWT_EXPIRES_IN as needed.
3. Install and run:

cd c:\Users\Manan\Desktop\Backend
npm install
npm run dev

Server: http://localhost:3001

Pages

• / Home
• /auth/register Register
• /auth/login Login
• /dashboard Dashboard (add workout, view stats + recent workouts)
• /leaderboard Leaderboards (top XP, top streaks)

Notes

• Stateless JWT auth; token also set as httpOnly cookie for server-rendered pages.
• DELETE forms use method-override via ?_method=DELETE.
• Static assets served under /static.

Optional enhancements

• Add Chart.js graphs to dashboard.ejs.
• Provide JSON API endpoints.
• Simulate wearable sync by generating random workouts.
• Add pagination/filters to workouts list.

License

MIT