ThriveSecure Server

The ThriveSecure Server is a secure, scalable backend built with Node.js and Express, designed to power modern life and health insurance services. It delivers RESTful APIs for managing policies, payments, and user data while ensuring robust JWT-based authentication, Firebase Admin integration, and Stripe payment processing. Built for reliability and clarity, it seamlessly supports the ThriveSecure client platform.

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Project Overview

This backend is responsible for:

• Managing insurance policies and user data
• Handling secure Stripe payment processing
• JWT & Firebase-admin protected routes
• Environment-based secure configuration with dotenv
• Seamless integration with the ThriveSecure client

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Frontend Companion

ThriveSecure Client Repository

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Features

• REST API with CRUD operations for insurance data
• Stripe payment integration for premium handling
• Firebase Admin authentication & JWT token system
• CORS-enabled for frontend-backend interaction
• Environment configuration using .env
• Ready for deployment with vercel.json

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Tech Stack

• Runtime: Node.js
• Framework: Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: Firebase Admin SDK + JWT
• Payments: Stripe SDK
• Environment Config: dotenv
• Deployment: Vercel

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NPM Packages Used

Backend

Package	Purpose
cors	Enable cross-origin requests
dotenv	Manage environment variables
express	Server setup and API endpoints
firebase-admin	Firebase server-side integration
mongodb	MongoDB client and query management
stripe	Stripe payment processing

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Installation & Local Development

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ameerhamzahd/ThriveSecure-Server.git
   cd ThriveSecure-Server

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

   Create a .env file and add your variables:

   DB_USERNAME=your_database_username
   DB_PASSWORD=your_database_password
   ACCESS_TOKEN_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=your_stripe_secret_key

4. Run locally:

   nodemon index.js

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Deployment

1. Install Vercel CLI (if not already):

   npm install -g vercel

2. Login to your Vercel account:

   vercel login

3. Deploy your server:

   vercel --prod

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Contact

For issues or suggestions, please contact: ameerhamzah.daiyan@gmail.com

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Acknowledgements

Thanks to Firebase, Stripe, and the Node.js ecosystem for powering this project.

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